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Mental Health First Aid
Thursday, January 9, 2025
8:00 am to 4:30 pm CT
Location:
RWHC Office & Training Center
880 Independence Lane
Sauk City, WI 53583
Registration deadline is December 19th
Missed the deadline?
Click here to inquire if spots remain.
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Fee:
RWHC Member & Affiliate Member
$250 per person
Non-RWHC Member
$300 per person
Fee includes lunch and associated program material.
Please register early as space is limited.
(Note: This is not a train the trainer program.)
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Instructor:
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Erin Smital, RN, is the Nursing Professional Development Educator, Nurse Residency Coordinator and Lean Residency Coordinator at the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative. Along with being an RN, Erin brings forward years of experience in various leadership roles in and out of healthcare. In addition to developing and presenting numerous leadership and nursing focused workshops, she also provides training in de-escalation as a Certified Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor and specializes in supporting individuals in crisis as a Certified Mental Health First Aid Trainer.
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Target Audience:
Open to individuals in and out of healthcare roles that are interested in learning specific steps to support someone in a mental health crisis.
Program Description:
The symptoms of mental health or substance use disorder can be difficult to detect. Even if friend and family notice a change, they may not know how to intervene or direct the person to proper treatment. All too often, those in need of mental health services do not get them until it is too late. First Aiders learn how to offer initial help in both noncritical mental health or substance use situations and in a crisis using Mental Health First Aid 5-step action plan known as “ALGEE”. – Mental Health First Aid USA
Participants who successfully complete the course will be Certified in Mental Health First Aid.
Participants will learn to:
- Identify specific risk factors for individuals struggling with mental health
- Recognize the warning symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders, suicidal thoughts, and non-suicidal self-injury
- Utilize the 5-step action plan “ALGEE”
- Understand the importance of early intervention
- Provide strategies on how and when to give support to someone in need
- Identify next steps when referring a person to appropriate support and services
A range of studies, including randomized controlled trials, have shown that Mental Health First Aid training improves knowledge, reduces stigmatizing attitudes, and increases first aid actions toward individuals with mental health challenges. Additional information can be found here: Mental Health First Aid training.
Disclaimer: The content of this training is informational in nature and is not intended to be, and should not be, used as a substitute for medical care, counseling, peer support, or treatment of any kind.
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