Mental Health First Aid

This course teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

Area of Study: Fast Track Training, Health Sciences
Campus: At Caldwell Campus
Program Type: Certification/Skills Training

At a Glance

Learning Outcomes

Mental Health First Aid for adults 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 will include:

Depression and mood disorders
Anxiety disorders
Trauma
Psychosis
Substance Use disorders

Interventions Learned
When you take a course, you learn how to apply the Mental Health First Aid action plan in a variety of situations, including when someone is experiencing:

Panic attacks
Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
Nonsuicidal self-injury
Acute psychosis
Overdose or withdrawal from alcohol or drug use
Reaction to a traumatic event

The opportunity to practice – through role plays, scenarios, and activities – makes it easier to apply these skills in real-life situations.

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Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Topics Covered

Depression and mood disorders
Anxiety disorders
Trauma
Psychosis
Substance Use disorders

Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well.

Cost

Item	Cost
Mental Health First Aid SEF-7239: Mental Health First Aid-MHFA	$70.00
Additional Course Fees: Fees listed here will be paid at time of registration. CE Practical Skills Self Support: $20.00 Con Ed Campus Access Fee: $1.00 Con Ed Student Insurance: $1.00	$22.00
Total	$92.00