{"id":10,"date":"2014-04-07T12:58:00","date_gmt":"2014-04-07T12:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/3.83.125.133?p=10"},"modified":"2025-05-15T08:30:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T12:30:35","slug":"mhfa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/mhfa\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health First Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 has-pattern-background has-mask-background hero-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last hero-promo\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 mhfa-hero\"><div>\n<h3>Mental Health First Aid<\/h3>\n<p>Know the Signs. Learn the Actions. Be a Lifeline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-no-small-visibility in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2200\" height=\"700\" title=\"Mental Health First Aid\" src=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mhfa-hero-2-2.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mhfa-hero-2-2.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-45246\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272200%27%20height%3D%27700%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202200%20700%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272200%27%20height%3D%27700%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mhfa-hero-2-2-200x64.jpg 200w, https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mhfa-hero-2-2-400x127.jpg 400w, https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mhfa-hero-2-2-600x191.jpg 600w, https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mhfa-hero-2-2-800x255.jpg 800w, https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mhfa-hero-2-2-1200x382.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mhfa-hero-2-2.jpg 2200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"604\" title=\"mental-health-m1\" src=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mental-health-m1-1.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mental-health-m1-1.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-45251\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27600%27%20height%3D%27604%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20600%20604%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27600%27%20height%3D%27604%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mental-health-m1-1-200x201.png 200w, https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mental-health-m1-1-400x403.png 400w, https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mental-health-m1-1.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><style>\n#main {padding: 0;}\n.hero-container {position: relative;}\n\n\n.fusion-image-element.in-legacy-container {\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n.fusion-fullwidth.fullwidth-box.fusion-builder-row-3.has-pattern-background.has-mask-background.hero-container.hundred-percent-fullwidth.non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling.fusion-no-small-visibility {\n  padding: 0;\n}\n\n.hero-promo h3 {\n  margin: 0;\n  color: #fff;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  font-size: 3.1em;\n  text-shadow: 1px 2px 3px rgba(12, 11, 46, 0.45);\n  line-height: 64px;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n.hero-promo p {\n  font-size: 18px;\n  padding: 0 30px;\n  text-shadow: 1px 2px 3px rgba(12, 11, 46, 0.0);\n  line-height: 16px;\n  color: white;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n.hero-promo > div > .fusion-row {\n  position: absolute;\n  width: 65%;\n  left: 0;\n  right: 0;\n  top: 40.5%;\n  max-width: 1000px !important;\n}\n\n.blm-overlay {background: #181d37e0; padding: 0 20px;}\n\n.intro-bhm p {\n  color: #99300A;\n  font-size: 1.6em;\n  line-height: 36px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\nh4.entry-title {\n  padding-top: 5px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  font-size: 1.2em;\n  line-height: 26px;\n}\n\n.mhfa-hero {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n  max-width: 760px;\n  margin:\n0 auto 20px auto;\n  padding:\n8px;\n  background:\n#181d37e0;\n}\n\n.mhfa-caption p {\n  font-size: 13px;\n  padding:\n15px 20px;\n  line-height: 20px;\n}\n\n\/* .hero-promo .fusion-imageframe::before {\n  content: '';\n  z-index: 10;\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 100%;\n  display: block;\n  position: absolute;\n  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgb(255, 82, 30) 1%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 15%);\n  mix-blend-mode: overlay;\n} --*\/\n\n\n\n\n\n@media (max-width: 1000px){\n  .hero-promo h3 {\n    font-size: 1.5em;\n    line-height: 34px;\n  }\n  .mhfa-hero {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    max-width: 700px;\n    padding: 10px 0 10px;\n  }\n  .hero-promo p {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    padding: 0 10px;\n    line-height: 26px;\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n  }\n.hero-promo > div > .fusion-row {\n  top: 35%;\n  left: 0;\n  padding: 25px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n  .intro-bhm p {\n  color: #99300A;\n  font-size: 1.1em;\n  line-height: 26px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n  .tribe-mobile #main {padding-top: 0}  \n  \n}\n<\/style><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1185.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin intro-bhm\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:60px;--awb-margin-right:10%;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:10%;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a public education program that teaches the skills needed to identify, understand, and respond to signs of behavioral health challenges or crises. First Aid is given until appropriate supports are received.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><h6>Research shows that Mental Health First Aid leads to:<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1185.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-max-width:170px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Illustration &#8211; Yoga &#8211; Relax\" src=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illustration-Yoga-Relax.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illustration-Yoga-Relax.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-45061\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27400%27%20height%3D%27400%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20400%20400%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27400%27%20height%3D%27400%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illustration-Yoga-Relax-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illustration-Yoga-Relax.png 400w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 mhfa-caption\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><p>Greater recognition of behavioral health challenges<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-max-width:170px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"432\" title=\"Illustration &#8211; Friends\" src=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illustration-Friends.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illustration-Friends.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-45063\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27432%27%20height%3D%27432%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20432%20432%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27432%27%20height%3D%27432%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illustration-Friends-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illustration-Friends-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illustration-Friends.png 432w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 mhfa-caption\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><p>Increased confidence in one\u2019s ability to help<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-max-width:170px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"432\" title=\"help-others\" src=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/help-others.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/help-others.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-45067\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27432%27%20height%3D%27432%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20432%20432%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27432%27%20height%3D%27432%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/help-others-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/help-others-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/help-others.jpg 432w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 mhfa-caption\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><p>Increased amount of help provided<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-max-width:170px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"435\" height=\"435\" title=\"Illustration &#8211; Family\" src=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illustration-Family.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illustration-Family.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-45069\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27435%27%20height%3D%27435%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20435%20435%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27435%27%20height%3D%27435%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illustration-Family-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illustration-Family-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illustration-Family.png 435w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 mhfa-caption\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><p>Decreased stigmatizing attitudes while promoting inclusion<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1185.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0em!important;\"><strong>Register and learn more about each course:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1185.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:.95em;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#99300a;--awb-content-color:#4c4c4c;--awb-icon-box-color:#212934;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#008bcf;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:24px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-10-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-62a3cec40489f3688 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#99300a;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_62a3cec40489f3688\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"62a3cec40489f3688\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#62a3cec40489f3688\" href=\"#62a3cec40489f3688\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Adult Certification<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"62a3cec40489f3688\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_62a3cec40489f3688\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions. The adult course is available in both English and Spanish. Course participants come from a variety of backgrounds and play various roles in a community including: faith groups,\u00a0<a href=\"\/mental-health-training-for-managers\/\">management<\/a>, community work, non-profit and for profit settings. \u00a0Participants who complete the course receive a three (3) year national certification.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/o\/philly-mhfa-4720615607\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register Online for Community Course<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=T4ZGIOpofUmvNKZimmzXAG6jlRQTHJlBtYAxZr6TsuNUMlgxNFJOWDgzN1pFMEhNVUtKTUNDMzNJWS4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Request Private Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>(Offered in Community\/Public Classes and Private Group Trainings)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-1726ac14646e3359b fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#99300a;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_1726ac14646e3359b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1726ac14646e3359b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#1726ac14646e3359b\" href=\"#1726ac14646e3359b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Public Safety Certification<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"1726ac14646e3359b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_1726ac14646e3359b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>This training is specifically designed for adults who work in Law Enforcement and Public Safety (law enforcement officers, private security, probation and parole, fire\/EMS, corrections, dispatchers, courts, legal, town watch, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>For a number of reasons, individuals experiencing mental illness and substance use disorders often have more contact with the criminal justice system than the general population does. Thus, the better prepared officers and staff are to respond effectively and appropriately, the more likely the interaction will be a positive one. Mental Health First Aid officers a tailored supplement which builds upon the effectiveness of the standard Mental Health First Aid curriculum by focusing on the unique experiences and needs of law enforcement, corrections, and public safety audiences. Participants who complete the course receive a three (3) year national certification.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=T4ZGIOpofUmvNKZimmzXAG6jlRQTHJlBtYAxZr6TsuNUMlgxNFJOWDgzN1pFMEhNVUtKTUNDMzNJWS4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Request Private Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>(Offered in Private Group Trainings Only)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-1e01f5d28f651bc18 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#99300a;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_1e01f5d28f651bc18\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1e01f5d28f651bc18\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#1e01f5d28f651bc18\" href=\"#1e01f5d28f651bc18\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Higher Education Certification<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"1e01f5d28f651bc18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_1e01f5d28f651bc18\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Mental illnesses and substance use challenges often present during adolescence and young adulthood, when many individuals are students at colleges and universities. College and university faculty, campus staff, families and students can learn how to help each other within a framework of their unique culture and set of resources. Mental Health First Aid in higher education is an eight (8)- hour course offering a tailored supplement which builds upon the effectiveness of the standard Mental Health First Aid curriculum by focusing on higher education settings. Participants who complete the course receive a three (3) year certification.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=T4ZGIOpofUmvNKZimmzXAG6jlRQTHJlBtYAxZr6TsuNUMlgxNFJOWDgzN1pFMEhNVUtKTUNDMzNJWS4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Request Private Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>(Offered in Private Group Trainings Only)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:.95em;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#99300a;--awb-content-color:#4c4c4c;--awb-icon-box-color:#212934;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#008bcf;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:24px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-10-2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-e0afa1c4d74cedf29 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#99300a;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_e0afa1c4d74cedf29\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e0afa1c4d74cedf29\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#e0afa1c4d74cedf29\" href=\"#e0afa1c4d74cedf29\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Youth Certification<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e0afa1c4d74cedf29\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_e0afa1c4d74cedf29\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach\u00a0<a href=\"\/teenage-mental-health-training-for-parents\">parents<\/a>, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a five (5)-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD\/HD), and eating disorders. Participants who complete the course receive a three (3) year national certification.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/o\/philly-youth-mhfa-5664353853\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register for Community Course<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=T4ZGIOpofUmvNKZimmzXAG6jlRQTHJlBtYAxZr6TsuNUMlgxNFJOWDgzN1pFMEhNVUtKTUNDMzNJWS4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Request Private Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>(Offered in Community\/Public Classes and Private Group Trainings)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-13d433d2a54594c50 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#99300a;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_13d433d2a54594c50\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"13d433d2a54594c50\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#13d433d2a54594c50\" href=\"#13d433d2a54594c50\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Veterans Certification<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"13d433d2a54594c50\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_13d433d2a54594c50\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div id=\"0288e503b93d56685\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0288e503b93d56685\">\n<div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Mental Health First Aid for Veterans is an eight (8)-hour course specifically designed for veterans, family members of veterans, and personnel working with the military and families who want to learn how to help a veteran who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. \u00a0The Veterans Certification course of MHFA is taught by veterans and family members of veterans. \u00a0Family members and personnel working with military and families are often not aware of how to engage veterans with mental illnesses and addictions. In addition to the impact of military service on the veteran, each has a circle of family (significant other, children, parents, siblings, etc.) and friends who are also impacted by their military service. \u00a0Mental Health First Aid is a valuable resource that can make a difference in the lives of the more than 22 million veterans, their families, and the communities they live in. Participants who complete the course receive a three (3) year national certification.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=T4ZGIOpofUmvNKZimmzXAG6jlRQTHJlBtYAxZr6TsuNUMlgxNFJOWDgzN1pFMEhNVUtKTUNDMzNJWS4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Request Private Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>(Offered in Private Group Trainings Only)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7753b98dd8aa780a7 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#99300a;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7753b98dd8aa780a7\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7753b98dd8aa780a7\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#7753b98dd8aa780a7\" href=\"#7753b98dd8aa780a7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Older Adult Certification<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7753b98dd8aa780a7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7753b98dd8aa780a7\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div id=\"c01fdb8e762ac4461\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c01fdb8e762ac4461\">\n<div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults is a tailored supplement which builds upon the standard Adult Mental Health First Aid curriculum. This course introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adults over the age of 65. This course is designed for adults who regularly interact with older people (family members, caretakers, nursing staff, nurse aides, etc.).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=T4ZGIOpofUmvNKZimmzXAG6jlRQTHJlBtYAxZr6TsuNUMlgxNFJOWDgzN1pFMEhNVUtKTUNDMzNJWS4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Request Private Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>(Offered in Private Group Trainings Only)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:60px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1185.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/g\/L3GUNEjtBf\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">How to become an MHFA Instructor<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element sm-text-align-center\" 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