SCHEDULE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
​Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in youth and adults ages 18 and over. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge. Mental Health First Aid, sometimes called Adult Mental Health First Aid, is available in English and Spanish.
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Contact us at info@klbri.org to schedule a training for your organization or group or attend one of our community offerings.
GET CERTIFIED AS AN ADULT OR YOUTH
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Describe the purpose of Mental Health First Aid and the role of the Mental Health First Aider.
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Identify the impact of mental health challenges on the well-being of adults/ youth in the U.S.
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Explain that recovery from a mental health challenge is possible.
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Describe the principles of safety and privacy for both the Mental Health First Aider and the person receiving first aid.
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Explain the 5 steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE).
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Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact adults/youth.
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Evaluate the impact of early intervention on mental health challenges.
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Apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) when a person shows early signs of a mental health challenge.
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Apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) when a person shows worsening signs of a mental health challenge.
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Apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) to crisis situations.
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Choose appropriate methods for self-care following the application of Mental Health First Aid in a crisis or non-crisis situation.