Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

SATURDAY, October 14th, 8:30 am - 5:00 PM 

Pre-Registration is required!

Lunch will not be provided, however the location is central and there are various restraunts within walking distance.

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

The adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone age 18 and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem.

4 Reasons to Become a Mental Health First Aider

• Be prepared: When a mental health crisis happens, know what to do
• You can help: People with mental illnesses often suffer alone
• Mental illnesses are common:1 in 5 adults in any given year
• You care: Be there for a friend, family member, or colleague

 What You Learn

• Participants in a Mental Health First Aid course discuss signs and symptoms
• Risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems.
• Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and addiction disorders.
• A 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis.
• Where to turn for help — professional, peer, and self-help resources.

Topics Covered

• Depression and mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Trauma
• Psychosis
• Substance Use disorders

Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well.

The Mental Health First Aid Action Plan 

• Assess for risk of suicide or harm
• Listen nonjudgmentally
• Give reassurance and Information
• Encourage appropriate professional help
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies 

Interventions Learned

When you take a course, you learn how to apply the Mental Health First Aid action plan in a variety of situations, including when someone is experiencing:

• Panic attacks
• Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
• Nonsuicidal self-injury
• Acute psychosis (e.g., hallucinations or delusions)
• Overdose or withdrawal from alcohol or drug use
• Reaction to a traumatic event

The opportunity to practice — through role plays, scenarios, and activities — makes it easier to apply these skills in a real-life situation.

Instructor: 
Laura Andrews Mental Health First Aid Instructor – Ms. Andrews has is part of the Chaplain Ministry and serves as part of the Leadership to team for the Hiking Ministry at the Rock Church.  In addition Ms. Andrews has been providing trainings, workshops and presentations related to mental health as the Senior Services Coordinator for Mental Health America of San Diego County over the last 10 years.

Cost: FREE