Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. Each year, over 44,000 people who live in the U.S. die by suicide, and for every suicide, 25 will attempt.
When more people are equipped with the tools they need to start a dialogue, more people can get the help they need.
The National Council provides training to support mental health, including Mental Health First Aid. This course teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges, giving participants the skills they need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a problem or experiencing a crisis.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based training program administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.
Mental Health First AidResearch shows that people who have experienced multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are at greater risk for mental health and substance use challenges. Conversely, many people with substance use challenges are at greater risk for traumatic events. Despite the link between trauma and substance use, trauma-informed care is often not…
This three-part training series will serve as an in-depth introduction to psychiatric rehabilitation. The 90-minute webinars will enhance your understanding of each phase of psychiatric rehabilitation using lectures, case studies and group exercises. In the weeks after each webinar, there will be an office hour session for any follow-up questions.
