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URL:https://swflcoalition.org/events/mental-health-first-aid-15/
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJust as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart a
 ttack\, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a me
 ntal health or substance use-related crisis. In the Mental Health First Ai
 d course\, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and 
 addiction concerns\, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and
  non-crisis situations\, and where to turn for help.\nTopics Covered\n\n 	
 Depression and mood disorders\n 	Anxiety disorders\n 	Trauma\n 	Psychosis\
 n 	Substance Use disorders\n\nMental Health First Aid teaches about recov
 ery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these c
 hallenges can and do get better\, and use their strengths to stay well.\n
  The Mental Health First Aid Action Plan\n\n 	Assess for risk of suicide 
 or harm\n 	Listen nonjudgmentally\n 	Give reassurance and Information\n 	E
 ncourage appropriate professional help\n 	Encourage self-help and other su
 pport strategies\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterventions Learned\nWhen you take a cours
 e\, you learn how to apply the Mental Health First Aid action plan in a va
 riety of situations\, including when someone is experiencing:\n\n 	Panic a
 ttacks\n 	Suicidal thoughts or behaviors\n 	Non-suicidal self-injury\n 	Ac
 ute psychosis (e.g.\, hallucinations or delusions)\n 	Overdose or withdraw
 al from alcohol or drug use\n 	Reaction to a traumatic event\n\nThe opport
 unity to practice — through role plays\, scenarios\, and activities — 
 makes it easier to apply these skills in a real-life situation.\n\n\n\nLoc
 ation:\n\n1100 Loveland Boulevard Port Charlotte\, FL 33980\n\nHow to Regi
 ster:\n\nKaci Brooks-Lynch at  Kaci.Brooks-Lynch@flhealth.gov\n\nFor more
  information please call  941-624-7273
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
LOCATION:https://maps.google.com/maps?q=1100%20Loveland%20Boulevard%20Port%
 20Charlotte,%20FL%2033980
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