Mental Health First Aid
- Length
- 7 hours
- Language
- English
- Note
- Please check back for future occurrences of this event.
About the In-Person Workshop
Increase your comfort level in offering initial support to an adult experiencing a mental health challenge or substance misuse problem and connect them with appropriate resources. As certified instructors, Penn State Extension educators teach the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's Mental Health First Aid course. This course consists of two hours of self-paced online learning and a six-hour virtual class. The course includes activities and opportunities to practice support strategies. A certificate will be available online after completion of the course.
Event Details
Approximately one to two weeks before the instructor-led session(s), registrants will receive an email with instructions on how to complete the self-paced online portion.
Credits Available
- PA EMS - 8.0 Credit Hours
- PCHA - 8.0 Credit Hours
- ACT 48 - 8.0 Credit Hours
This event is in partnership with the Prevention Resource Center. It is provided by the Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional (ROTA-R) initiative, supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
- Caring individuals
- Community members
- Employers
- Faith leaders
- First responders
- Hospital staff
- Police officers
- Social workers
- The purpose of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and the role of the Mental Health First Aider
- The impact of mental health challenges on the well-being of adults in the United States
- The common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges in adults
- The importance of early intervention on mental health challenges
- The appropriate steps of the MHFA Action Plan
- The appropriate methods of self-care for the Mental Health First Aider
- Recovery from a mental health challenge is possible
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