Mental Health First Aid Training Series :Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. , MD
Private, virtual training series in partnership with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated State of Maryland
By MarylandROPTA- University of Maryland Extension
Location
Online
Private, virtual training series in partnership with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated State of Maryland
Online
This public training series is sponsored by University of Maryland Extension MarylandROPTA initiative in partnership with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated State of Maryland.
Virtual Adult MHFA - Sunday, April 14, 2024
Virtual Youth MHFA -Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Virtual Adult MHFA - Friday, May 3, 2024
Virtual Youth MHFA - Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Mental Health First Aid for Adults (MHFA)teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches participants how to help youth experiencing a mental health challenge, crisis, or addiction issue. The course introduces common mental health challenges and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics include anxiety, depression, substance use, psychosis, disruptive behavior disorders, and eating disorders.
Format: 2-hr self-paced independent online learning combined with a six-hour virtual live instruction.
Once registered for the workshop, you will be enrolled in the online learning management system. You will receive instructions and login credentials to complete the self-paced portion no later than 1-week prior to the virtual workshop. Self-Paced portion of the course MUST BE COMPLETED in order to be admitted into the workshop.
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