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Older Adult Mental Health First Aid Training - Mental Health First AidHosted by: Alaska AHEC / UAA College of Health / Interior AK AHEC
đź“… Date: Monday, March 18th, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
đź“Ť Location: Multimedia Room, TVC (1001 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK 99701)
Why Older Adult Mental Health First Aid?
Older adults experience unique mental health challenges, including late-onset anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders—but these often go unrecognized and untreated.
âś… 1 in 4 older adults has a mental health condition.
âś… Men aged 75+ have a higher rate of death by suicide than any other age group.
âś… More than 1 million adults age 65+ experience substance use challenges.
This evidence-based training will equip you with the skills to support older adults experiencing mental health or substance use challenges and reduce stigma in this population.
What You'll Learn:
This 8-hour, in-person training teaches you to:
âś” Recognize the unique mental health and substance use challenges affecting older adults.
âś” Identify risk and protective factors that impact mental well-being in aging populations.
âś” Apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):
• Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
• Listen nonjudgmentally.
• Give reassurance and information.
• Encourage professional help.
• Encourage self-help and support strategies.
âś” Connect older adults and caregivers with local, regional, and national mental health resources.
Who Should Attend?
This training is ideal for:
• Caregivers & family members of older adults.
• Healthcare professionals & social workers supporting aging populations.
• Community members & volunteers engaged with older adults.
Prerequisites:
Participants must complete self-paced MHFA Connect prerequisite work before attending the classroom session.
Continuing Education Credits:
• 7.5 Nursing Contact Hours available.
• Approved by the Alaska Nurses Association, a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
đź”— Register here to receive access to MHFA Connect for your pre-work and additional information:
https://bit.ly/MHFAOA2025
Questions?
đź“© Contact:
Email us at [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Tanana Valley Clinic, 1001 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4948, United States,Fairbanks, Alaska
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