Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for adults is an evidenced-based, eight-hour training that provides a general overview and basic skills to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance abuse issues.
By the end of the training you will:
Understand the prevalence and impact of mental health challenges.
Identify symptoms, possible risk factors and warning signs of depression, anxiety, suicide and psychotic disorders.
Be able to implement the five-step Mental Health First Aid action plan.
Americans with Disabilities Act: The County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in services, programs, activities or employment. Persons with disabilities requiring special assistance or accommodation. Contact 707-268-2132.
Training led by: Kristen Smith, Heath Education Specialist for DHHS Suicide Prevention Program; and Megan Montgomery, Health Education Specialist for DHHS Stigma & Discrimination
No CEUs are available for this training.