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Mental Health First Aid Training Agenda

Agenda

September 30, 2017

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Morning Session

  • What Is Mental Health First Aid?
  • Mental Health Problems in the USA
  • The Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
  • Understanding Depression
  • Understanding Anxiety Disorders
  • Crisis First Aid for Suicidal Behavior & Depressive Symptom
  • What is Non-Suicidal Self-Injury?
  • Noncrisis First Aid for Depression and Anxiety

Lunch

Afternoon Session

  • Crisis First Aid for Panic Attacks
  • Crisis First Aid for Traumatic Events
  • Understanding Disorders in Which Psychosis May Occur
  • Crisis First Aid for Acute Psychosis
  • Understanding Substance Use Disorders
  • Crisis First Aid for Overdose
  • Crisis First Aid for Withdrawal
  • Using Mental Health First Aid
  • Exam and Evaluation

Cost

A $50 registration fee includes lunch, 8-hour training session, and a Mental Health First Aid Workbook. No refunds will be given for any no-shows or cancellations not made at least 2 weeks prior to the training.

Instructors

  • Brenda Peterson
  • Michelle Kohmetscher

Hotel Information

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Best Western Plus in North Platte for those attending this training. These rooms will be available at a discounted rate until September 14, 2017. To make a reservation please call (308) 534-3120.