Mental Health First Aid Maryland

03/25/2025

We're taking our Instructor Summit to the next level with a new venue, new name, and expanded content! Interested in being a part of the CHANGE? We're currently accepting applications for speakers and workshops!

The news it out! The Maryland Instructor Summit is expanding! This year we’re excited to announce the Summit for CHANGE, happening on June 12, 2025, in Annapolis. This expanded event welcomes mental health champions from all backgrounds - whether you're a professional, caregiver, community advocate, someone passionate about mental health awareness - or all of the above!

The Summit for CHANGE is built on six founding principles:
-Connection: Building meaningful relationships across Maryland
-Hope: Sharing stories of recovery and resilience
-Advocacy: Empowering voices for awareness and change
-Navigation: Providing tools to access resources and support
-Growth: Fostering personal and community development
-Education: Sharing knowledge that breaks stigma and builds understanding

Registration opens April 1st, but there's an opportunity to get involved now... We are now accepting proposals for workshop facilitators and presenters. Please apply as soon as possible, submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Do you have a unique perspective, topic, or strategy to share? Submit your proposal and help us create an inspiring and educational experience!

Proposal Submission Window: Now through Sunday, April 13, 2025
Submission link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Summit4CHANGE25

03/20/2025

The news it out! The Maryland Instructor Summit is expanding! This year we’re excited to announce the Summit for CHANGE, happening on June 12, 2025, in Annapolis. This expanded event welcomes mental health champions from all backgrounds - whether you're a professional, caregiver, community advocate, someone passionate about mental health awareness - or all of the above!

The Summit for CHANGE is built on six founding principles:
-Connection: Building meaningful relationships across Maryland
-Hope: Sharing stories of recovery and resilience
-Advocacy: Empowering voices for awareness and change
-Navigation: Providing tools to access resources and support
-Growth: Fostering personal and community development
-Education: Sharing knowledge that breaks stigma and builds understanding

Registration opens April 1st, but there's an opportunity to get involved now... We are now accepting proposals for workshop facilitators and presenters. Please apply as soon as possible, submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Do you have a unique perspective, topic, or strategy to share? Submit your proposal and help us create an inspiring and educational experience!

Proposal Submission Window: Now through Sunday, April 13, 2025
Submission link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Summit4CHANGE25

12/05/2024

💙 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a common, treatable depression that typically occurs during fall or winter months when there are fewer daylight hours. SAD can affect a person's mood and energy levels.

If you are experiencing symptoms of SAD, please connect with a healthcare provider. Help is always available!

ℹ️ Learn more about SAD symptoms and treatment options:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/seasonal-affective-disorder

Seasonal affective disorder, a type of mood disorder, can occur in late fall to early winter or late spring to early summer.

12/03/2024

Check out our Peer Practice Sessions happening in December! New to instructing? Seasoned instructor looking to refresh on a particular segment?

Discuss, review, and practice in our small group sessions lead by our incredible National Trainer corps!

Registration link can be found here: https://www.mhamd.org/what-we-do/training/mental-health-first-aid-maryland/instructor-resources/

*Advanced registration is required to join PPS*

11/08/2024

Our Peer Practice Sessions are back! Check our our Instructor Resource page for upcoming dates. These sessions are designed to give you a small group sounding board, practice space, and expert guidance - all with fellow Maryland Instructors! New and existing instructors are encouraged to attend.

https://www.mhamd.org/what-we-do/training/mental-health-first-aid-maryland/instructor-resources/

09/24/2024

09/23/2024

Due to high demand, we've added two additional QPR trainings next week... Because the learning doesn't stop, just because the awareness month is over!

Join us on Oct 2nd or Oct 3rd for free, virtual su***de prevention training.
➡️Oct 2nd, 12:00 - 1:30 https://events.mhamd.org/o0HUhk6/5a3LRcDr2qy
➡️Oct 3rd, 2:00 - 3:30 https://events.mhamd.org/o0HUhk6/5a3LRcDuGU1

***dePrevention

09/22/2024

ALGEE spotted in the wild! 🐨

Mental Health Association of Maryland had the pleasure of vibing with attendees at the Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival this weekend! Sharing more about , , and our ongoing Resiliency Road Trip with Frank Kros!

Looking to learn more about what MHAMD is doing this month? Check out our virtual and in-person events at MHAMD.org/events.

08/14/2024

SAVE THE DATE: The National Instructor Summit is taking place on Sunday, May 4th in Philadelphia! This event is FREE for Instructors and, this year, is local(ish)! Interested in getting involved?

Submit a presentation proposal – MHFA Summit attendees will be Instructors and Coordinators just like you, who want to hear about your MHFA program and best practices they can replicate with their courses and in their communities. https://go.thenationalcouncil.org/NzczLU1KRi0zNzkAAAGU15e6tz83h_LhrohXIVDtUf-CsFGRMEKapA_usMkKWkCR9KUpO4QWyZutdgjSyfRnbsgTQeE=

Nominate yourself or someone else for a MHFA Impact Award -- The MHFA Impact awards honor Instructors, Coordinators and organizations that are making a tangible, measurable impact on their communities in changing the conversation around mental wellbeing. https://go.thenationalcouncil.org/NzczLU1KRi0zNzkAAAGU15e6t_2sqQlogVPV5L2Y1McozpW48-lU2i4NJr5ANvlX8ru38xh7BuSefttcW5PSv6m-mR4=

Open now: Submit your presentations or impact award nominations now through Sept. 16! https://bit.ly/3M31c36

08/07/2024

🚗 Join Mental Health Association of Maryland's “Resiliency Road Trip” series with speaker Frank Kros! These free events aim to empower adults who guide and nurture children by equipping them with practical and powerful skills to shape resilient minds. Join us at a location near you! https://ow.ly/lPLE50SLk5x

06/25/2024

Join educator, Beth Williams, for an Overdose Lifeline training.

In this course you will learn the benefits of harm reduction and how these strategies can be applied to reduce harm and complications from drug use and reduce the harm and risks to the community.

The course will dispel some common myths of harm reduction and illustrate where it fits within the continuum of substance use treatment and recovery. Participants will gain and understanding of harm reduction principles and services and be able to define what it means to “practice” harm reduction.

06/24/2024