Transcript Mental Health First Aid - NH Alcohol and other Drug Service

A Collaborative Partnership
NATIONAL COUNCIL
for Community Behavioral
Healthcare
Maryland State Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene
Missouri Department of Mental
Health
What Is Mental Health First Aid?
The help provided to a person
developing a mental health
problem or experiencing a
crisis until professional
treatment is received or the
crisis resolves.
What You Learn
 Overview of mental health problems
Depressive/Mood disorders
 Anxiety disorders
 Disorders in which psychosis occurs
 Substance use disorders
 Eating disorders
 Mental Health First Aid for crisis situations
 Mental Health First Aid for non-crisis
situations
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Potential Audiences
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Hospitals and health centers
Employers
Faith communities
Schools/universities
Law enforcement/first responders
Nursing home staff
Consumers, families and caring citizens
Mental health authorities
Policymakers
Program Origins
 Created in Australia in 2001
 Auspiced at the University of Melbourne
 Expanded to 17 countries, including
Scotland, China, Canada, Finland,
Singapore, Ireland, Wales, England,
Cambodia, Japan, South Africa,
Thailand and New Zealand.
 Piloted in the U.S. in 2008
Evidenced Effectiveness
 Four published randomized control trials
and a qualitative study (in Australia)
 Increases mental health literacy
 Expands individuals’ knowledge of
how to help someone in crisis
 Connects individuals to needed
services
 Reduces stigma
People Are Saying . . .
 “I now feel better prepared for what might
happen.”
Homeless Shelter Volunteer
 “This info can help a person become
more understanding, rather than
judgmental, of someone with a mental
illness”
Community Member
People Are Saying . . .
 “Just weeks after attending the training,
I’ve already used the skills I learned in
Mental Health First Aid…”
Hospital Employee
 “I think any professionals who deal with
people should take this course, especially
emergency personnel, teachers, . . .”
Employment Services Professional
By the Numbers: 2008-2011
 45,000+ Mental Health First Aiders
 1,800+ instructors certified
 45 states, the District of Columbia and
Puerto Rico
Vision
By 2020, Mental
Health First Aid in
the USA will be as
common as CPR and
First Aid.
How it Works
Training Components
 12-hour community program offered
by instructors
 5-day instructor certification training
offered by the National Council,
Missouri Department of Mental
Health, and Maryland Department of
Health & Mental Hygiene
 Lets take a look at the 4 sessions.
Program Overview:
Session 1
 What is Mental Health First Aid?
 Mental Health Problems in the United States
 Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
 Understanding Depression
 Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
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Suicidal Behavior
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Depressive Symptoms
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Session 2
 Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
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Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
 Understanding Anxiety Disorders
 Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
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Panic Attacks
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Traumatic Events
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Anxiety Symptoms
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Session 3
 Understanding Psychosis
 Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
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Acute Psychosis
Aggressive Behavior
Psychotic Symptoms
 Understanding Substance Use Disorders
 Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
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Overdose
Withdrawal
Substance Use Disorders
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Session 4
 Understanding Eating Disorders
 Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
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Acute Crisis
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Eating Disorder Symptoms
 Using Your Mental Health First Aid Training
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What Is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid is the help offered to a
person developing a mental health problem or
experiencing a mental health crisis. The first aid
is given until appropriate treatment and support
are received or until the crisis resolves.
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Why Mental Health First Aid?
 Mental health problems are common.
 Stigma is associated with mental health problems.
 Many people are not well informed about mental
health problems.
 Professional help is not always on hand.
 People often do not know how to respond.
 People with mental health problems often do not
seek help.
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What Is a Mental Disorder?
A mental disorder or mental illness is a diagnosable
illness that:
 Affects a person’s thinking, emotional state, and
behavior
 Disrupts the person’s ability to
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Work
Carry out daily activities
Engage in satisfying relationships
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U.S. Adults with a Mental Disorder in
Any One Year
Type of Mental Disorder
Anxiety disorder
% Adults
19.1
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Major depressive disorder
6.8
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Substance use disorder
8.0
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Bipolar disorder
2.8
Eating disorders
2.1
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Schizophrenia
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19.6
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Any mental disorder
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The Impact of Mental Illness
 Mental illnesses can be more disabling than many
chronic physical illnesses. For example:
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The disability from moderate depression is similar to the impact
from relapsing multiple sclerosis, severe asthma, or chronic
hepatitis B.
The disability from severe post-traumatic stress disorderis
comparable to the disability from paraplegia.
“Disability” refers to the amount of disruption a health
problem causes to a person’s ability to:
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Work
Carry out daily activities
Engage in satisfying relationships
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Recovery from Mental Illness
“Recovery is the process in which people are able to
live, work, learn, and participate fully in their
communities.”
“For some, this is the ability to live a fulfilling and
productive life despite a disability.”
“For others, recovery implies the reduction or
complete remission of symptoms.”
— President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health, 2003
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Spectrum of Mental Health
Interventions
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Mental Health First Aid
The Action Plan
 Assess
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for risk of suicide or harm
 Listen
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nonjudgmentally
 Give
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reassurance and information
 Encourage
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self-help and other support strategies
 Encourage
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appropriate professional help
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For More Information
www.MentalHealthFirstAid.org
[email protected]
207.538.6231