mental health first aid

Sometimes First Aid isn’t a bandage, CPR, administering the Heimlich or calling 9-1-1. Sometimes First Aid is YOU.

Someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis and YOU can help. Believe it or not, you are more likely to encounter someone – family, friend, neighbor, co-working – in a mental health crisis than having a heart attack.

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour, evidence based training course presented by certified Mental Health First Aid USA instructors. It teaches how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.

Participants will learn about:

• Risk factors and warning signs of mental health concerns
• Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis and substance abuse
• A 5-step action plan to help someone who is developing a mental health concern or crisis
• Available evidence-based professional, peer and self-help resources

Who should take these trainings?

• Anyone who might be concerned about family or friends
• Higher education faculty, staff and student leaders
• Emergency service workers
• Educators
• Counselors
• Leaders of the faith community
• Mental health practitioners
• Community volunteers

Sometimes the best first aid is YOU.

Take the course, save a life, strengthen your community.

For more information about attending or hosting training, contact Amy Thompson at 301-663-0011 ex 110.