Congratulations to Mobile Medical Corporation's Ryan Baker on his Mental Health First Aid instructor's certificate! Mental Health matters especially in the construction industry which has the highest suicide rate of all industries, at 53.2 suicides per 100,000 workers (Centers for Disease Control).
What is Mental Health First Aid?
From MentalHealthFirstAid.org, "Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis."
What Does A Mental Health First Aid Instructor Do?
"Instructors are on the frontlines of the program and train people in their communities in Mental Health First Aid. Instructors teach from a national curriculum, tailor discussions to their participants and compile a list of local resources for help. Only certified Instructors can teach the Mental Health First Aid course"
Let Ryan help your team learn how to assist a coworker experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. To learn more about MMC's training offerings click HERE.
