Many people have taken a CPR or a first-aid course, but not all that many have had a chance to put those lifesaving skills to use. Most people will never encounter a stranger having a heart attack in ...

Psychological First Aid, an online course developed and taught by Johns Hopkins faculty, is among 13 Coursera offerings highlighted recently by Business Insider for both high enrollment and high ...

Have you ever wished you were better prepared to handle everyday health emergencies? On Saturday, April 18, local instructor Dana Tafoya will teach CPR and First Aid class at the Mariposa Library, ...

They include teachers, paramedics, human resource managers, clergy and everyday citizens hoping to help if needed. “Mental health first aid training is literally for anyone and everyone,” says ...

An acquaintance suddenly tells you that they are thinking of suicide or you see someone on public transport crying uncontrollably. Is it possible to assist them without putting yourself in danger or ...

It is important to know how to care for basic situations involving older adults. Standard first-aid and CPR skills may not be enough to care for a person until medical help arrives or is sought. In ...

One in five Americans has a mental illness, according to the National Council for Behavioral Health, and getting help can be difficult because of the stigmas and lack of understanding associated with ...