One in five adults in the US lives with a mental health problem according to the National Institute of Mental Health — but most don't seek out professional help. That's where Mental Health First Aid — an eight-hour workshop — hopes to fill the gap.
One in five adults in the US lives with a mental health problem according to the National Institute of Mental Health - but most don't seek out professional help. That's where Mental Health First Aid - an eight-hour workshop - hopes to fill the gap.
The class trains citizens how to recognize the signs and symptoms of various mental illnesses -- from depression to anxiety disorder and substance abuse disorder.Participants also learn how to listen non judgmentally and deescalate in crisis situations. In addition, they receive a list of mental health and substance abuse resources."It's really not common sense to know exactly what to say, and how to say it.
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