Adult MHFA Course 5/3/2023

Mental Health First Aid certification, which must be renewed every three years, teaches participants to:

· Recognize the potential risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems, including: depression, anxiety/trauma, psychosis, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, and self-injury.

· Use a 5-step action plan to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional help.

· Interpret the prevalence of various mental health disorders in the U.S. and the need for reduced negative attitudes in their communities.

· Apply knowledge of the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help resources available to help someone with a mental health problem treat and manage the problem and achieve recovery.

The MHFA course is valued at $170 and is being offered at an EARLY BIRD rate of $129 per person and $149 per person thereafter. This course includes a FREE MHFA Manual, Participant Workbook, Resource List, and Self Care Plan.

YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO ATTEND THIS COURSE.

This course is facilitated by Erin Callinan, MSW, Beneath the Brave Founder and MHFA Instructor. For more information, please contact erin@beneaththebrave.com or 602-902-1373.