Mental Health First Aid for KAFB Adults Assisting Adults - Sept 2026
About this Event
This Mental Health First Aid training has been scheduled for military personnel, veterans, family members, and civilians that work on Kirtland Air Force Base.
This 8-hour training offers participants the opportunity to learn how to identify, understand, and respond to others who may be developing and/or experiencing a mental health, behavioral health, and/or substance use concern.
Mental Health First Aid training is designed for people who want to be introduced to the common mental health challenges people experience and learn a 5-step action plan for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations by:
• Recognizing common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.• Recognizing common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.• Understanding how to interact with a person in crisis.• Learning how to connect a person with help.• Using self-care tools and techniques.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Introductions and Overview of MHFA Course & Manual
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
What is MHFA? Why MHFA? What is a Mental Disorder?
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Prevalence of Mental Disorders. Discuss Recovery. Introduce MHFA Action Plan.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Signs & Symptoms of Depression
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Asses for Risk
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Warning Signs of Suicide and Self Harm
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Application of MHFA
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Signs & Symptoms of Panic Attacks and Traumatic Events
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Signs & Symptoms of Psychosis
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Application of MHFA
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Signs & Symptoms of Substance Use Risks and Addiction
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Application of MHFA
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Role Play and Evaluation
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Training Wrap Up
Where is it happening?
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