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UMSL Education, Mental Health

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches participants to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use concerns. Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed for adults who work with adolescents.

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Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid® for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary.


Youth Mental Health First Aid® is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other care citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid® is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. 


4 Reasons to Become a First Aider


Be prepared

When a mental health crisis happens, know what to do.


You can help

People with mental illnesses often suffer alone.


Mental illnesses are common

1 in 5 adults in any given year.


You care

Be there for a friend, family member, or colleague.



Character Education Mental Health Services Youth

Contact

Rachel Christiansen Taube
  Rachel.Taube@mimh.edu
  (314) 516-8400
  https://www.mimh.edu/projects/mental-health-first-aid/

Partner

Missouri Department of Mental Health
  https://dmh.mo.gov/

Location

  4633 World Pkwy Cir, Berkeley, MO 63134, USA

More Information

http://mhfamissouri.org/

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