Colleges and universities are being asked to do more than ever when it comes to student mental health. Rising levels of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and substance use are intersecting with academic pressure, workforce shortages, and increased expectations on faculty and staff—many of whom do not...

This post was commissioned by the Arizona Chapter of the National Safety Council to promote it's upcoming Southwest Safety Conference 2026. It appears at Guest Post: Go Upstream - Applying a Prevention Mindset to Workplace Mental Health - National Safety Council - Arizona Chapter.

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I am learning that there is a common misconception that Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is solely about crisis response. While it does provide critical skills for recognizing and assisting individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, MHFA also emphasizes self-care, prevention, an...