Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that gives people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it does build mental health literacy, helping the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness. Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step action plan that guides them through the process of reaching out and offering appropriate support. The “adult course” is available in both English and Spanish, and covers anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions in adults. The “youth course” is for adults who interact regularly with young people ages 12-18.
National Council for Behavioral Health and Missouri Department of Mental Health
Evidence Rating: II
Cost: Free
Topics:
Alcohol/Drug Services Depression
Perinatal Periods:
Parenting Postpartum Pre-/Inter-conception Prenatal
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