Mental Health First Aid: Successful Implementation of an Evidence-based Mental Health Literacy Training Program Betsy Schwartz May 31, 2018

Mental Health First Aid is the initial help offered to a person developing a mental health or substance use problem, or experiencing a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate treatment and support are received or until the crisis resolves.

Why Mental Health First Aid?

Mental Health First Aid…. …Increases knowledge and understanding …Encourages people helping people …Supports people getting help …Decreases social distance …Increases mental wellness

What Participants Learn Risk factors and warning signs of mental health and substance use problems Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis and substance use A 5-step action plan to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or in crisis Available evidence-based professional, peer and self-help resources

Mental Health First Aid Action Plan Assess for risk of suicide or harm Listen nonjudgmentally Give reassurance and information Encourage appropriate professional help Encourage self-help and other support strategies Briefly describe each action step – what the step entails, give an example. Note that the plan is not necessarily done in order Mention that this mnemonic is also the name of the mental health first aid mascot, Algee the koala.

Mental Health First Aid Curricula and Modules

Why Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education? 40% of young adults 18-24 are enrolled in 2 or 4 year educational institutions. 75% of mental disorders develop before age 25. Early identification and treatment can lessen the impact of the mental illness. Only 18.5% of college students ages 18-24 receive services for any mental health disorder. 10-20% of female college students and 4-10% of male college students meet the criteria for various eating disorders.

Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education 578 people are certified Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education Instructors

Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education: Overview What is Mental Health First Aid? Overview of higher education culture Mental health problems in the United States Mental Health First Aid action plan (ALGEE) Understanding depression and anxiety Mental Health First Aid action plan for depression and anxiety Suicidal Behavior Depressive Symptoms Nonsuicidal Self-Injury

Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education: Overview Mental Health First Aid Action Plan for depression and anxiety (continued) Panic Attacks, traumatic events, symptoms of Anxiety Understanding psychosis Mental Health First Aid action plan Psychosis, disruptive or aggressive behavior Understanding substance Use disorders Overdose, withdrawal, substance use disorders, opioid response Using your Mental Health First Aid training Higher education resources

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ALGEE-OMETER More than One Million First Aiders in the US Trained by more than 12,000 Instructors ALGEE-OMETER AK 8,275 (117) WA 26,105 (343) OR 23,702(300) CA 105,474 (1,265) NV 5,763(100) ID 4,263 (62) MT 8,219(106) WY 3,594 (67) UT 4,950 (82) AZ 24,476 (267) CO 47,866 (601) NM 18,225 (275) TX 72,280(901) OK 8,307 (188) KS 22,290 (197) NE 7,565(80) SD 7,467 (68) ND 3,139(33) MN 15,402 (141) IA 26,440 (244) MO 39,470 (208) AR 3,744 (50) LA 4,478 (74) MS 6,556(122) AL 7,228 (151) GA 20,593 (289) 46,199 (549) SC 6,047 (77) TN WV 6,924 (170) OH 34,007 (463) IN 14,734 (239) IL 46,687 (522) KY 10,390(206) MI 48,798 (450) NY 71,543(1054) PA 88,088(796) NC 50,386(527) VA 40,356(652) ME 6,656 (28) WI 16,261 (277) 10,557 (194) VT 4,318 (73) NH 5,515 (97) MA 15,537 (239) RI 3,695(40) CT 18,961 (180) NJ 17,962 (260) DE 1,298 (29) MD 35,538(695) DC 5,749 (109) 0.3% or more 0.2%-0.29% 0.1%-0.19% 0.05%-0.09% Less than 0.05% Percentage OF Population Trained GUAM 418 (14) FL HI 2,817 (78) PR 5,293(34) Reported through March 5 2018

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