Mental Health First Aid

Today, I will finish my Mental Health First Aid certification.

This course trains you to recognize and respond to both the signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use concerns (and, yes, there is a difference between signs and symptoms).

With this training, I will learn to provide the initial support and to connect those in need with the appropriate professional health. The program will improve my mental-health literacy so that I can identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness. It is all about early intervention.

The certification covers depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, psychosis, and substance use. I will learn to implement a 5-step plan to help someone in need.

This is something I've wanted to do for a long, long time and I am grateful for the opportunity to participate and become certified today.

Visit mentalhealthfirstaid.org to learn more.

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