On Average,
130
People died from drug overdoses suicide every day.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
From 1999 to 2019,
841,000
People died from drug overdoses.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Nearly,
1 in 5
in the U.S. lives with a mental illness
Source: National Institute of Mental Health
LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
Learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE):
Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
Listen non-judgmentally
Give reassurance and information.
Encourage appropriate professional help.
Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
After the course, You'll be able to:
- Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
- Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
- Understand how to interact with a person in crisis.
- Know how to connect a person with help.
- Use self-care tools and techniques.
WHO NEEDS TO KNOW MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
- Employers
- Police officers
- Hospital staff
- First responders
- Caring individuals
- Educators
- Clergy
