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Mental Health First Aid - Denton County MHMR
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6 hours
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Why Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
What it Covers
• Common signs and symptoms of mental illness
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use
• How to interact with a person in crisis
• How to connect the person with help
• NEW: Expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care
The course will teach you how
to apply the ALGEE action plan:
• Assess for risk of suicide or
harm.
• Listen nonjudgmental.
• Give reassurance and
information.
• Encourage appropriate
professional help.
• Encourage self-help and
other support strategies.
PREREQUISITES
None
COURSE COST
Free
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