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Mental Health First Aid course objectives
Mental Health First Aid Course Description
Mental health in the U.S.
Workplace Statistics
Organize a Course for your workplace, church, Family
Testimonials

Mental Health First Aid Course Objectives

Learn strategies for mental health self-care


Acquire skills needed to identify a panic attack and help someone who is having an attack


Increase comfort level when we observe someone having a mental health issue or experiencing a mental health crisis  


Become proficient in identifying signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, suicide, self-injury, psychosis


Master the ability to intervene when someone is thinking about suicide 


Gain understanding in what to do when encountering someone who is excessively using alcohol or drugs 


                    CONTACT US TO ENROLL IN A COURSE 

Create your own Private Classroom

We can organize Mental Health First Aid training 3 different ways:

  • An 8 hour in-person trainiing
  • Two 4 hour sessions of in-person training
  • Online independent self-paced 2 hour instruction with 5 hours of person training

Self-care and Empowerment courses are taught both online and in person; scheduled for one hour (includes Q & A). 


We can schedule training for your workplace, church, group, team, or agency. We can create a course for any occasion and enjoy teaching groups of family and friends. We believe learning about  how to care for your mental health, understanding and identifying mental illness, knowing where to find resources is PRICELESS...


Be a leader in equipping yourself and others for life's journey 

Contact us to schedule a MHFA course designed especially for you

Mental Health First Aid Course Description

Began in Australia in 2001, Adopted in USA in 2008

Encompasses evidence-based skills and research
Teaches 5 step skill based action plan
Three years of national certification in MHFA after passing course
Classes can be taught from 5 to 30 participants
 

Our Instructors are certified to teach all specially designed courses:  

  • Law Enforcement, Correctional Officer
  • Older Adults 
  • Higher Education
  • Fire and EMT
  • Veterans

Mental Health in the United States

An estimated 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older — about one in four adults —suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year


Even though early intervention increases functionality, nearly half of the people experiencing symptoms of a mental illness never seek treatment


Police Officers have the highest suicide of any profession


For every 2 people that are killed by homicide, there are 5 people that take their own life


Suicide is the second leading cause of death for individuals aged 18-34


Everyday approximately 115 people die from an opioid overdose 


Anxiety and Depression are the most common diagnosed mental illnesses

Workplace Statistics

Behavioral health issues cause 217 million missed workdays annually


Major Depressive Disorder is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages 15-44


Several large employing companies have created Workplace 

Empowerment programs


By 2030, Depression will be the leading cause of workplace 

employment shortages

 
Mental Health First Aid Officers are beginning to be hired within organizations

Testimonials

 Mental Health First Aid:
“What struck me most about Mental Health First Aid is the interest it generates among people who don’t have a direct connection to the mental health field. This is a program that can move us beyond usual constituencies to truly build a healthy community.” 

- David Johnson, CEO, Bert Nash Center, Lawrence, Kansas

 
“I heard about Mental Health First Aid from a church member and immediately saw the need. I come in contact with various individuals who are having a mental health crisis, either themselves or in their family. I’ve taken regular first aid, and I’ve used both, but certainly the opportunities to use Mental Health First Aid are much more abundant.” 

- Pastor Nathan Krause, Fort Worth First Seventh-Day Adventist Church


“Loved learning and discussing stories about mental health behaviors. I have brand new ideas and skills about how o help."

- Carla Cordes, Apache Junction, Arizona

 
“This course is key to understanding mental health issues. I am more confident that I will be aware of my own feelings about mental health problems.” 

- Lydia Hanson, Lake in the Hills, Illinois 


Self Care Courses:

"Knowing how to care for myself during tough times is priceless."  

- April M. Waukegan, Illinois


“You do not know how you have saved a life.” 

- James B, Rome, Italy  

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