Community Mental Health: Mental Health First Aid Certification Training
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The NYC Department of Health is offering free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to all New Yorkers.
MHFA is a groundbreaking public education program that teaches the skills needed to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges and crises.
Register online at: https://marinersharbor.timetap.com
This training will take place in person at Mariners Harbor Library.
The course covers common mental health challenges for youth as they go through adolescence. Participants will learn a five-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. The course will show you how to help an adolescent experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Substance abuse, Psychosis and/or Disruptive behavior disorders.
Mental Health First Aid leads to:
- Greater recognition of behavioral health challenges
- Increased confidence in one’s ability to help
- Increased amount of help provided
- Decreased stigmatizing attitudes while promoting inclusion
This course is designed for adults who regularly interact with adolescents (ages 12 to 18), including:
- Parents and other family
- Caregivers
- Teachers and school staff
- Neighbors
- Health and human services workers
Everyone taking the course must be at least 17 years old.
Participants must attend the 8 hours complete series to receive a 3-year certification in Mental Health First Aid! For more info visit DOHMH's Crisis Services/Mental Health website.
- Audience: Adults, 50+, College & Graduate Students, Parents/Caregivers