Adult Mental Health First Aid consists of 8 hours of instructor-led training. The class will be hosted in the Frederick McDonald Community Room off the Toledo Main Library parking garage.
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.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of Mental Health First Aid and the role of the Mental Health First Aider.
- Identify the impact of mental health challenges on the well-being of adults in the U.S.
- Explain that recovery from a mental health challenge is possible.
- Describe the principles of safety and privacy for the Mental Health First Aider and the person receiving first aid.
- Explain the 5 steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE).
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact adults.
- Evaluate the impact of early intervention on mental health challenges.
Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can improve and use their strengths to stay well.
L unch will be provided at this 8-hour training.
If you have questions, please contact Latrice Flowers at lflowers@lcmhrsb.oh.gov.
