Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid

Join us at the Matlock Resource Center, LLC for a day of learning about mental health first aid! This in-person event will equip you with the tools and knowledge to help someone in a mental health crisis. Our expert instructors will cover topics like recognizing warning signs, providing support, and guiding individuals to professional help. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. Register now!

Light Refeshments Will Be Served

By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Adult Mental Health First Aid and CEU 8.0

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the purpose of Mental Health First Aid and the role of the Mental Health First Aider.
• Identify the impact of mental health challenges on the well-being of adults in the U.S.
• Explain that recovery from a mental health challenge is possible.
• Describe the principles of safety and privacy for both the Mental Health First Aider and the person receiving first aid.
• Explain the 5 steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE).
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact adults.
• Evaluate the impact of early intervention on mental health challenges.
• Apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) when a person shows early signs of a mental health challenge.
• Apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) when a person shows worsening signs of a mental health challenge.
• Apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) to crisis situations.
• Choose appropriate methods for self-care following the application of Mental Health First Aid in a crisis or non-crisis situation.

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