Mental Health First Aid to be Offered November 4th and 6th

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The AAPP Foundation is proud to once again sponsor Mental Health First Aid! Two courses will be offered, Nov. 4 and 6 in the blended format: 2 hours of home-study coursework and 6 hours of virtual instruction with a certified instructor in a Zoom classroom.

Participants will Learn:

  • Risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems.
  • Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and addiction disorders.
  • A 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis.
  • Where to turn for help — professional, peer, and self-help resources.

Mental Health First Aid is a nationally-offered course that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The United States is just one of the many countries that have adopted the program. According to MentalHealthFirstAid.org, nearly 3.8 million people across the United States have been trained in Mental Health First Aid by over 15,000 instructors.

Following the training, participants will receive a certificate from Mental Health First Aid USA acknowledging certification which is valid for 3 years. We're proud to be offering this training once again! Will you consider a donation to support future MHFA trainings?

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