Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.

Adult Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety Officers

Fri Jun 30, 2017 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EDT

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, 32055

Description

The course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adults including: anxiety, depression, psychosis, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and substance use disorders.

Participants learn a core five-step action plan to support an individual developing or showing signs and symptoms of mental illness or in an emotional crisis:

Assess for risk of suicide or harm, Listen nonjudgmentally, Give reassurance and information, Encourage appropriate professional help and Encourage self-help and other support strategies.

Location

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, 32055

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