Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid Training October 4 & 5, 2011 Prevention First 33 W. Grand Suite 300 Chicago IL Registration 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Training ends at 4:00 p.m. each day. $25 Registration Fee payable to Linden Oaks Hospital - Bring a check to the training with you. Register by going to www.prevention.org and log in to uConnect to register online. Register using the 'purchase order' option. Sponsored by: • The Student Assistance Center at Prevention First (www.prevention.org) • Linden Oaks Hospital at Edwards (Edward.org) • Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association (www.iadda.org) You will learn • The prevalence of mental illnesses in the U.S. and their emotional and economic cost. • The potential warning signs and risk factors for depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. • A 5-step action plan to help an individual in crisis connect to professional care. • Resources available to help someone with a mental health problem. Mental Health First Aid has been rigorously evaluated and is proven to reduce stigma connected to mental illnesses. This program can reduce the damaging effects of mental and emotional disorders such as job loss, school dropouts, relationship issues, and drug and alcohol problems. A 12-hour course prepares members of the public to provide Mental Health First Aid to those in need. This course is delivered by certified Mental Health First Aid USA instructors who complete a 5-day training and meet other certification requirements. !2 hours of CPDUs offered. For more information, contact: • Patricia Berry, Prevention First, 217.321.1250 or pat.berry@prevention.org • Charla Waxman, Linden Oaks Hospital at Edwards, cwaxman@edward.org • Mary Jo Davies, 217.528.7335, mdavies@iadda.org