0305 - Mental Health First Aid Training

Employee Training

Course Description

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

Course Outline

What it covers:

• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.

• Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.

• How to interact with a person in crisis.

• How to connect a person with help.

• Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the training, learners should:

Recognize the potential risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems, including: depression, anxiety/trauma, psychosis and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, and self-injury.
Use a 5-step action plan to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional help.
Interpret the prevalence of various mental health disorders in the U.S. and the need for reduced negative attitudes in their communities.
Apply knowledge of the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help resources available to help someone with a mental health problem treat and manage the problem and achieve recovery.
Assess their own views and feelings about mental health problems and disorders.

Notes

This is a blended course in which learners complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course prior to the scheduled class; and then on the day of class, participate in a 5.5-hour, virtual, Instructor-led training. At the completion of this course, each learner is certified in MHFA for three years. Please note: if you have previously registered using the SignUp Genius Link provided by CAPS, you do not need to re-enroll. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nika Winiarski at dwiniarski@clcillinois.edu