Since 2008, 50,000 people in 47 states have taken the Mental Health First Aid course offered by the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare. This article tells more about the program, which teaches students to respond to those in mental health crisis by assessing for risk of suicide, listening non-judgmentally, giving reassurance and information, encouraging self-care, and recommending professional help when appropriate.
Classes teach 'first aid' for mental health crises
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Mon, 03/12/2012
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Learn more about Mental Health First Aid
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