Mental Health First Aid

Most of us would know how to help if we saw someone having a heart attack — we’d start CPR or call 9-1-1. But too few of us would know how to respond if we saw someone having a panic attack or showing signs of alcohol use disorder.

Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to assist and support others who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.

This evidence-based, early-intervention course, administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, uses community-specific scenarios, activities and videos to teach the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges as well as how to provide initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help.

• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
• How to interact with a person in crisis.
• How to connect a person with help.
• Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care.

Info: Welcome to Mental Health First Aid | Mental Health and Mental Disorders | Role of Mental Health First Aider and Self-Care | Common Mental Disorders in the US | Recognizing Signs and Symptoms

Info: ALGEE: Mental Health First Aid and Action Plan | MHFA for Early Signs and Symptoms | MHFA for Worsening Signs and Symptoms | MHFA for Crisis Situations | Self-Care for the Mental Health First Aider

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

MultiCare Learning Center on the PNWU Campus, 3008 Inspiration Drive, Yakima, United States