Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance to a person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services.

A number of MHFA USA courses and manuals have been developed to suit the needs of specific populations within the United States. The training courses are designed to teach people how to approach, assess, and assist a person who may be in the early stages of developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.

4 REASONS

To Become A Mental Health First Aider

TO BE PREPARED

Just as you learn CPR, learn how to help in a mental health crisis

MENTAL ILLNESS ARE COMMON

1 in 5 adults in any given year

YOU CARE

Be there for a friend, family member, or colleague

YOU CAN HELP

People with mental illness often suffer alone

WHO TAKES THE COURSE?

The course helps anyone who wants to learn how to provide initial help to someone who may be experiencing symptoms of mental illness or in crisis. The course gives people the tools to help friends, family members, colleagues, or others in their community.
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RESOURCES

“A conversation can save a life”

The evidence behind the program shows that Mental Health First Aid:

  • Builds Mental Health Literacy
  • Helps the Public Identify the Signs of Mental Illness
  • Helps the Public Understand the Signs of Mental Illness
  • Helps the Public Respond to Signs of Mental Illness
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Mental Health First Aid is made possible by the following funders:

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For more information, contact Courtney Marx at 561-713-1837

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