Mental Health First Aid is a FREE 8-hour course that teaches participants how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.

 

This training helps attendees identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Currently, there are two specific trainings offered:

• Mental Health for Adults - This focuses on mental health issues in adults.

• Youth Mental Health First Aid - this addresses mental health issues experienced by youth.

Both trainings are offered by Southside Behavioral Health's Prevention Team

Topics Covered:

- Depression and mood disorders

- Anxiety disorders

- Trauma

- Psychosis

- Substance use disorders