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
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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