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The Future of Mental Health and Social Media: What 3 Teens Learned From teen MHFA

1+ hour, 39+ min ago  (778+ words) The American Academy of Pediatrics" Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health is amplifying youth voices through its Youth Advisory Panel (YAP), a group of 20 young people from across the country that is helping shape national conversations…...

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Transforming Corrections: Dr. Pamela Valera on Mental Wellbeing Support in Prisons and Jails

4+ day, 19+ min ago  (576+ words) Correctional professionals work at the intersection of public safety, public health and human crisis. Every day, they manage high-risk environments, respond to trauma and maintain order in systems under chronic strain. Yet, despite the complexity and intensity of their roles,…...

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10 Journaling Prompts for Better Mental Health

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (502+ words) In a world that moves quickly and demands constant attention, it's easy for thoughts and emotions to build up without anywhere to go. Journaling for your mental health is a gentle, low-stakes way to slow down, process experiences and reconnect…...

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5 Reasons to Train Staff as MHFA Instructors

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (752+ words) Real change starts when whole communities come together to support one another's mental wellbeing, break stigma and guide people to the help they need. Mental wellbeing isn't just nice to have " it's foundational. That's where Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)…...

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9 Mental Health Challenges Retail Employees Face 

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (230+ words) January 7, 2026Updated on: January 9, 2026 Retail work is unlike traditional office jobs, and so are its stresses. National surveys place retail in the'bottom'10%'of industries for workplace mental health, and over'80% of retail workers'say their mental wellbeing has declined in recent years....

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Overcoming Mental Health Barriers in the Workplace

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (718+ words) There's a persistent workplace myth that mental health care and productivity are opposites. If we spend too much time focusing on our wellbeing, the myth goes, we won't have as much time to actually do our work. That myth is…...

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How To Support Your Child’s Mental Health This Holiday

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (383+ words) The holiday season can be a time of joy, togetherness and celebration with family " it can be magical for kids. But packed schedules, disrupted routines and big expectations can also create stress. Here are five ways to help the young…...