Mental Health First Aid- Adult

Adult Mental Health First Aid consists of self-paced learning by completing modules 1-9 on Mental Health First Aid Connect, followed by 6.5 hours of instructor-led training.

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.
• 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.
• Apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) during early signs, worsening signs, and in crisis situations.
• Choose appropriate methods for self-care following the application of Mental Health First Aid in a crisis or non-crisis situation.