In-person Adult Mental Health First Aid
Tue, Jun 25
|Hallmark University
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
Time & Location
Jun 25, 2024, 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
Hallmark University, 9855 Westover Hills Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78251, USA
About the event
Identify. Understand. Respond.
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues.
Mental Health First Aiders are…
Teachers, first responders and veterans. They’re neighbors, parents and friends. They’re people in recovery, and those supporting a loved one They’re First Ladies and Mayors. Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier and safer for all.
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 covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.
Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.