Registration Link:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/CompassHealthNetwork2/_12525AdultMentalHealthFirstAidBlendedNevadaMOTime9am4pm.
Why Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to
signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the
skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be
developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to
the appropriate care.
---What it Covers
• Common signs and symptoms of mental illness
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use
• How to interact with a person in crisis
• How to connect the person with help
• NEW: Expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care
---Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
• Listen nonjudgmentally.
• Give reassurance and
information.
• Encourage appropriate
professional help.
• Encourage self-help and
other support strategies.
---Who Should Take it
• Employers
• Police officers
• Hospital staff
• First responders
• Faith leaders
• Community members
• Caring individuals
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