Date/Time
9/14/2024 - 9/21/2024
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific
Sponsors
Event Type(s)
Member Event
Community Events
Visitor & Community Events
Community Events
Visitor & Community Events
Event Description
On average, there are 123 suicides a day. (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)
From 1999 to 2016, 630,000 people died from a drug overdose. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Nearly 1 in 5 American adults live with a Mental Illness. (National Institute of Mental Health, via the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8 hour 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 appropriate care.
WHO SHOULD TAKE IT?
Employers, Managers, Business Owners, Police Officers, Hospital staff, First Responders, Faith leaders, Military and Veterans and their family members, Community members, and caring individuals.
WHAT IT COVERS:
Common signs and symptoms of mental illness
Common signs and symptoms of substance abuse
How to interact with a person in crisis
How to connect the person with appropriate help
Managing stress, panic and anxiety in your life
Conquering Depression and Anxiety
Self Care
MHFA FAQ:
Similar to traditional First Aid and CPR, MHFA is help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis, until professional treatment is obtained or the crisis is resolved.
MHFA is an evidence based public education and prevention tool. As of 10/2019 there have been 79 English language studies focusing on MHFA and it's impact. Evidence shows the program 1. improves people's mental health, 2. increases understanding of mental health issues and treatments, 3. connects more people with care, and 4. reduces stigma.
From 1999 to 2016, 630,000 people died from a drug overdose. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Nearly 1 in 5 American adults live with a Mental Illness. (National Institute of Mental Health, via the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8 hour 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 appropriate care.
WHO SHOULD TAKE IT?
Employers, Managers, Business Owners, Police Officers, Hospital staff, First Responders, Faith leaders, Military and Veterans and their family members, Community members, and caring individuals.
WHAT IT COVERS:
Common signs and symptoms of mental illness
Common signs and symptoms of substance abuse
How to interact with a person in crisis
How to connect the person with appropriate help
Managing stress, panic and anxiety in your life
Conquering Depression and Anxiety
Self Care
MHFA FAQ:
Similar to traditional First Aid and CPR, MHFA is help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis, until professional treatment is obtained or the crisis is resolved.
MHFA is an evidence based public education and prevention tool. As of 10/2019 there have been 79 English language studies focusing on MHFA and it's impact. Evidence shows the program 1. improves people's mental health, 2. increases understanding of mental health issues and treatments, 3. connects more people with care, and 4. reduces stigma.
Location
Setting: In-Person
Legacy Baptist Church
1980 S. Walton St.
Yuba City, CA 95993
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Legacy Baptist Church
1980 S. Walton St.
Yuba City, CA 95993
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Contact Person
Regina Zurakowski
(phone: 530-682-6003 TEXT)
(phone: 530-682-6003 TEXT)
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