Mental Health First Aid on KAFB - Adults Assisting Adults - Sept Training

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of behavioral health and substance use concerns.

By Mental Health First Aid

Date and time

Friday, September 20 · 8am - 5pm MDT

Location

Kirtland AFB Education Services Center

2000 Wyoming Boulevard Southeast Albuquerque, NM 87116

Agenda

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Introductions and Overview of MHFA Course & Manual

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

What is MHFA? Why MHFA? What is a Mental Disorder?

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Prevalence of Mental Disorders. Discuss Recovery. Introduce MHFA Action Plan.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Signs & Symptoms of Depression

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Break

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Asses for Risk

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Warning Signs of Suicide and Self Harm

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Application of MHFA

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Signs & Symptoms of Panic Attacks and Traumatic Events

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Signs & Symptoms of Psychosis

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Application of MHFA

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Break

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Signs & Symptoms of Substance Use Risks and Addiction

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Application of MHFA

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Role Play and Evaluation

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Training Wrap Up

About this event

  • 9 hours

This Mental Health First Aid training has been scheduled for military personnel, veterans, family members, and civilians that work on Kirtland Air Force Base.

This 8-hour training offers participants the opportunity to learn how to identify, understand, and respond to others who may be developing and/or experiencing a mental health, behavioral health, and/or substance use concern.

Mental Health First Aid training is designed for people who want to be introduced to the common mental health challenges people experience and learn a 5-step action plan for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations by:

• Recognizing common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.• Recognizing common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.• Understanding how to interact with a person in crisis.• Learning how to connect a person with help.• Using self-care tools and techniques.

Frequently asked questions

What should I bring into the event?

Yourself and a Lunch. Beverages and Food WILL NOT be provided as a part of this training. Participants will have 2, 15 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch break.

Will food be provided?

Beverages and Food WILL NOT be provided as a part of this training.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No - You do not need to present ticket on the day of the training

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, you may update your registration up until the day prior to the training.

Is my ticket transferrable?

Yes. If you are no longer able to participate, you may cancel or transfer your registration to another participant.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

Yes. If you are no longer able to participate, you may cancel or transfer your registration to another participant.

Will CEUs be available?

We are NOT currently offering CEUs to participants.

How do I access the training site?

By registering to attend this course you are verifying that you have your own access to enter and attend this training on Kirtland Air Force Base, without sponsorship from the training coordinators. Training coordinators and sponsors are NOT able to offer guest pass sponsorships.

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Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, early-intervention course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use challenges. Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health concern or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs of addictions and mental health concerns.