Central Florida Mental Heath First Aid Training

Brought to you by AFSP and Rollins Psychology




Mental Health First Aid
Before you can know how to help, you need to know when to help. We call this mental health literacy - or a basic understanding of what different mental illnesses and addictions are, how they can affect a person's daily life, and what   helps individuals experiencing these challenges get well.

You learn about:

  • Depression and mood disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Trauma
  • Psychosis
  • Substance Use disorder
Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery  and resiliency  - the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well.
Click here to learn more about MHFA.

The Central Florida AFSP Chapter will be offering a Class

When: Thursday, July 16, 2015
Time: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Where: Rollins College - Bush Science Building Room 201, 
1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Registration Fee: $29  ($89 vaule)
Register no later than July 2, 2015

Interventions Learned  

 

When you take a course, you learn how to apply the Mental Health First Aid action plan in a variety of situations, including when someone is experiencing:

    • Panic attacks
    • Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
    • Nonsuicidal self-injury
    • Acute psychosis (e.g., hallucinations or delusions)
    • Overdose or withdrawal from alcohol or drug use
    • Reaction to a traumatic event

The opportunity to practice - through role plays, scenarios, and activities - makes it easier to apply these skills in a real-life situation.

 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Marie Dudek at  mdudek@creatingtoday.net or call her at 352-978-6081.


 Hope to see you soon!