Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid
Why Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
On average, 130 people die by suicide every day. Source: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
From 1999 to 2019 841,000 people died from drug overdoses. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Nearly 1 in 5 in the U.S. lives with a mental illness. Source: National Institute of Mental Health
Who needs to know Mental Health First Aid?
- Employers
- Police officers
- Hospital staff
- First responders
- Caring individuals
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The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):
Assess for risk of suicide or harm
Listen nonjudgmentally
Give reassurance and information
Encourage appropriate professional help
Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Date and Time
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM EDT
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location
United Way of The Lakelands
929 Phoenix St
Greenwood, SC 29646