First Lady Michelle Obama Discusses the Importance of Mental Health First Aid
First Lady Michelle Obama recently attended a Mental Health First Aid training and discussed ways we can contribute to societal changes for mental health literacy. By reaching out, showing each other compassion and learning warning signs of mental health crisis, we can provide hope and offer help to those in need. By doing so, the First Lady stated that we can, “change the story of Mental Health in America [and] together, change direction.”
For more on the Change Direction campaign and the First Lady’s video please visit: http://www.changedirection.org/
To read a full article on the First Lady’s views and experience taking the Mental Health First Aid training, please visit: http://www.thenationalcouncil.org/press-releases/first-lady-mental-health-first-aid-really-gives-skills-need-identify-ultimately-help-someone-need/
For local MHFA trainings in San Mateo County, please contact: Lauren Getuiza, Office of Diversity and Equity, 650-372-8548 or c_lgetuiza@smcgov.org