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Adult Mental Health First Aid

Presented by Shiela Williams LPC with Connection Counseling & Consultation, LLC

Course Description:

Adult Mental Health First Aid is an 8 hour in-person training course designed to give members of the public key skills to help someone who is developing mental health problem or mental health crisis.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the potential risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems, including: depression, anxiety/trauma, psychosis and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, and self-injury.
  • Interpret the prevalence of various mental health disorders in the U.S. and the need for reduced negative attitudes in their communities.
  • Apply knowledge of the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help resources available to help someone with a mental health problem treat and manage the problem and achieve recovery