Question 1

Who should attend this workshop?

Accepted Answer

This training is designed for community members, parents/guardians, faith communities, medical staff, teachers, coaches, frontline staff, employers, first responders, law enforcement, caring individuals...ANYONE who regularly interacts with young people.

Question 2

Who should not attend this workshop?

Accepted Answer

Please reflect on your own personal mental/emotional state. If you are recently bereaved or currently struggling, the content of this training might be too fresh or raw. It is recommended that participants give 3-6 months for processing/recovering before attending. **This is at your discretion.**

Question 3

How old do you need to be to attend this workshop?

Accepted Answer

Anyone 18 years or older can attend this MHFA workshop.

Question 4

What is the cost/value of this workshop?

Accepted Answer

This YMHFA workshop is provided at no cost to participants as it is funded through California's Mental Health Services Act funding. This training is priceless as it is life-saving information. It is valued at $247 per person.

Question 5

Where and when was MHFA developed?

Accepted Answer

MHFA was created in Australia in 2000 by Betty Kitchener and Professor Tony Jorm. In 2008, the National Council, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Missouri Department of Mental Health brought Mental Health First Aid to the United States.

Question 6

What if I have a large group is interested in this training?

Accepted Answer

If you are part of a larger group or organization that would like to receive this training please reach out to Shannon Decker (shannon@thespeedyfoundation.org) as we can provide a separate training for your larger group.

Question 7

What participation is expected in this workshop?

Accepted Answer

Throughout the workshop, you will have opportunities to read aloud, share experiences, ask questions, role-play, draw, problem-solve group scenarios, and more. This is an active learning workshop and your participation is key!

Question 8

Does this training focus on adults or youth?

Accepted Answer

This training is focused on youth primarily. We offer another training called Mental Health First Aid which focuses on assisting adults. Learn more about both trainings by visiting: www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/courses/

Question 9

What will I learn?

Accepted Answer

Community members will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a youth is experiencing a potential mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally, give reassurance, as well as how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services.

Question 10

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

Dress comfortably. Bring a pen, notebook, water bottle & snack if you'd like, and at least one question regarding a first aid response.

Question 11

Who is facilitating this workshop?

Accepted Answer

The YMHFA-certified instructor is Shannon Decker. She is the co-founder of The Speedy Foundation and runs the Truckee Tahoe Suicide Prevention Coalition. Shannon also teaches MHFA, Know the Signs, Question-Persuade-Refer, Hope Squad, Know Overdose, & many other mental health literacy trainings.

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