Definition:
Mental Health First Aid is an in-person training for anyone who wants to learn about mental illnesses and addictions, including risk factors and warning signs. This 8-hour training teaches participants a 5-step action plan to help a person in crisis connect with professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
For more information regarding this program, click here to go to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)'s website.