Summary

Did you know that one in five adults in the United States is experiencing a mental health challenge? Almost half of all adults living in the United States will experience a mental health challenge at some point in their lifetime. This makes it more critical than ever for individuals to receive training to help build skills that will help them identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health issues in adults. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an interactive full-day training program designed to help individuals identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health issues and substance use disorders in adults.

Similar to First Aid and CPR training, MHFA is a key set of skills that can allow STEM students, educators, and professionals to assist their students, peers, and colleagues who may be experiencing an acute mental health issue. Join The New York Academy of Sciences for a full-day in-person interactive MHFA training customized for people in the STEM field.

Learn how to:

• Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
• Interact with a person in crisis and connect them with help
• Prioritize self-care and care for their mental health.

MHFA is an internationally recognized program that originated in Australia and taught in more than 25 countries worldwide.

The program follows evidence-based fidelity standards. In addition to a physical manual, each participant will receive an online certificate valid for three years upon course completion, which can be added to their LinkedIn profile. Space is limited. Register to secure your spot today!

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