Adult Mental Health First Aid Training with Evergreen Afternoons

This private training series is sponsored by the University of Maryland Extension MarylandROPTA initiative in partnership with SAMU First Response.

Virtual Adult MHFA -Tuesday, May 21st - 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM- 3 Park Lane, Boonsboro, MD, 21713

Mental Health First Aid for Adults (MHFA)teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches participants how to help youth experiencing a mental health challenge, crisis, or addiction issue. The course introduces common mental health challenges and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics include anxiety, depression, substance use, psychosis, disruptive behavior disorders, and eating disorders.

Format: 2-hr self-paced independent online learning combined with a six-hour virtual live instruction.

Once registered for the workshop, you will be enrolled in the online learning management system. You will receive instructions and login credentials to complete the self-paced portion no later than 1-week prior to the virtual workshop. Self-Paced portion of the course MUST BE COMPLETED in order to be admitted into the workshop.

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact [email protected].

This training is offered in partnership with Evergreen Afternoons.

Host or Publisher Maryland ROTA- University of Maryland Extension