Mental Health First Aid (3/19/2025)

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Mental Health First Aid is sponsored by the AAPP Foundation

The AAPP Foundation is pleased to offer Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in the blended, virtual format: 2 hours of home study coursework + 6 hours with a certified instructor in a Zoom classroom. MHFA is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use disorders.

MHFA will be offered on March 19, 2025, and space is limited to the first 30 participants. Please only register after you have confirmed that you are able and committed to participating in the training. By registering, you are claiming an available seat.

Details:

  • Cost: $30 (covers the cost of materials)
  • Registration Deadline: Feb. 5, or when the class is full
  • Home Study Component: Participants will receive access to home study course materials from course instructors the week of Feb. 10. Two hours of home study are required and must be completed before participating in the 6-hour, instructor-led training.
  • Instructor-led Training: The 6-hour, instructor-led training will take place Wednesday, March 19 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern/8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pacific). Attendees are expected to actively participate during the Zoom call with cameras on and must be available for the full 6 hours to receive a certificate.
  • ACPE credit is not available for this blended-virtual course.

Participants will Learn:

  • Risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems.
  • Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and addiction disorders.
  • A 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis.
  • Where to turn for help — professional, peer, and self-help resources.

After the 30-participant threshold is reached, a waitlist will be started. Please email the AAPP Foundation at info@aappf.org to be added to the waitlist. Registrants needing to withdraw must email info@aappf.org by March 1st for waitlisted participants to be considered.

Questions?
Please contact Katie Brase at kbrase@aapp.org.

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