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SS: Mental Health First Aid Training
Hours: 8
| FOR CREDIT: YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS (October 1 & 9, 2013) Just as CPR and first aid are intended to help an injured person before proper medical treatment can be provided and are performed by a non-medical professional, Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach the public key skills to help someone developing a mental health problem or crisis. ************************************************** Integral Care is proud to offer Mental Health First Aid training to the Austin Travis County community. This public education program provides information that will help participants identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and chemical dependency disorders. ****************************************************** Training for Student Services is offered as an interactive 8-hour course in two sessions on the following:
Mental illnesses and associated disorders,
Risk factors and warning signs related to mental health,
The impact of mental illnesses to families and communities, and
An overview of common treatment approaches
Participants who complete the 8-hour certification course learn a five-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources and knowledge to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care. Presenter: Brittany Alderman |
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