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Length: 8 hours<\/p>\n
Intended for: Providers, Educators, Community Members<\/p>\n
Credit: Approved for credit through NASW, MHACBO, and AMH<\/p>\n
This interactive eight-hour community education program teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to indicators of mental illness and substance abuse. Mental Health First Aid participants will challenge conventional stereotypes regarding mental illness, reframing myths into positive action and compassionate understanding.<\/p>\n
This Mental Health First Aid course simulates a variety of different mental health crises an individual may encounter. Through sample role-play scenarios and interactive dialogue, participants will learn how to approach and support someone experiencing a mental health crisis.<\/p>\n
Specifically, trainees learn, practice, and implement a five-step action plan called ALGEE:
\u2022 Assess for risk of suicide or harm
\u2022 Listen non-judgmentally
\u2022 Give reassurance and information
\u2022 Encourage appropriate professional help
\u2022 Encourage self-help and other support strategies<\/p>\n
After training, participants have reported:
\u2022 greater confidence in offering help to others
\u2022 reduction in stigmatization attitudes
\u2022 improved personal mental health<\/p>\n
Learn more about Mental Health First Aid<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n