Adult Mental Health First Aid (AMHFA)
Nearly one in five people adults with a mental health issue. Chances are you or someone you care about are impacted. Have you wondered how to support someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue or is in emotional distress? Adult Mental Health First Aid is essential training for adults to build the knowledge, skills and confidence to safely apply first aid.
Adult Mental Health First Aid training teaches you the tools to aid persons experiencing mental health challenges to connect with supports. In this class, you will learn how to notice the signs and symptoms of mental health issues and how to approach and safely offer first aid when an adult shows early signs, worsening signs and/or is in crisis. Participants will receive local, state and national support resources and an extensive first aid manual including course information and more.
Adult Mental Health First Aid is the foundational curriculum that several other adult modules (Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults or Mental Health First Aid for Veterans and Families) are based upon so much of the content is identical, but includes additional information and scenarios specific to older adults or veterans. We encourage participants to take either Adult Mental Health First Aid or one of the more specific Adult Mental Health First Aid modules (Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults or Mental Health First Aid for Veterans and Families). Participating in more than one of the versions of Adult Mental Health First Aid in less than three years is not recommended given the repetitiveness of the curriculum as well as limited resources. This is not the case with Youth Mental Health First Aid as the content and information in that training is specific to adults who work and live with adolescents between 12 & 18 years of age.
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Training Category: Mental Health |  |
Length: 8 hours |
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Offered for ages: 18 and over |  |
Location: In Person & Online |
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Skill Level: Introductory |  |
Cost: Free tuition |
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Language: English |
What you will learn in this eight-hour course:
- The impact of mental illness in the U.S.
- How to notice signs and symptoms of mental health issues – early signs, worsening signs and signs of a crisis.
- A five-part first aid action plan -- how to safely approach a person, listen and reassure, and connect them professional help & other supports
- The importance of self-care for everyone including the first aider
- Local community resources available to offer support
Participants will receive an informational workbook that enhances and summarizes the training as well as a list of community resources.
What to expect:
In-Person
What to expect:
- Audio/video presentations
- Opportunities for group discussion and practice
- Earn three-year certification
Blended/Online
What to expect:
- Two online presentations – the first part of the course is self-paced (approximately two to two and one-half hours); the second part is scheduled online (seven to seven and one-half hours) or in person (seven to seven and one-half hours). Participants must complete all parts to be certified.
- Audio/video presentations
- Opportunities for group discussion and practice
- Earn three-year certification