In this episode, Shelly shares how your role as a fitness professional goes beyond supporting physical health and the importance of mental health awareness and education. 1 in 5 individuals experience a mental illness (SAMHSA, 2021), so why isn't it as common for fitness professionals to be certified in Mental Health First Aid as they are CPR? Listen to this episode of The Mindful Fit Pro Podcast, to learn how you can make a bigger impact in the lives of your clients by supporting their mental health. RESOURCES: Download your own copy of the ✨ FREE ✨ Mental Health Resource Guide for Fitness Professionals here: https://tinyurl.com/3wcddsfb Check out upcoming Mental Health First Aid training offered by The Mindful Fit Pro LLC: http://www.mindfulfitpro.com/mental-health-first-aid Learn more about the international evidence-based program Mental Health First Aid: http://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org REFERENCES: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2021). Key substance use and mental health indicators in the United States: Results from the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (HHS Publication No. PEP21-07-01-003, NSDUH Series H-56). Rockville, MD: Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Retrieved from https://www.samhsa.gov/data/ — Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulfitpro/support