WEBINAR: Mental Health First Aid & Catholic Charities · Mental Health First Aid is the initial help offered to a person developing a mental health or substance use problem, or experiencing

WEBINAR: Mental Health First Aid & Catholic Charities

Betsy Schwartz & Bryan Gibb

May 31, 2018

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We will start promptly at 2 PM

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training

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Welcome to Mental Health First Aid Webinar

Please make sure you have connected to the audio, using your computer or telephone –Conference line:(914) 614-3221 Access Code: 716-059-874

Agenda

• Video

• Overview of Mental Health First Aid and structure for national growth

• Sample of curricula

• Opportunities for Mental Health First Aid and Catholic Charities collaboration

• Examples of Mental Health First Aid and Catholic Charities successes

• Q & A

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.

ALGEE-OMETER More than One Million First Aiders in the US Trained by more than 12,000 Instructors

Reported through March 5 2018

AK8,275(117) WA

26,105 (343)

OR23,702(300)

CA105,474(1,265)

NV5,763(100)

ID4,263(62)

MT8,219(106)

WY 3,594 (67)

UT4,950 (82)

AZ24,476(267)

CO47,866(601)

NM18,225(275)

TX72,280(901)

OK8,307 (188)

KS22,290 (197)

NE7,565(80)

SD7,467 (68)

ND3,139(33) MN

15,402(141)

IA26,440 (244)

MO39,470(208)

AR3,744

(50)

LA4,478(74)

MS6,556(122)

AL7,228(151)

GA20,593(289)

46,199

(549)

SC6,047 (77)

TN

WV6,924(170)

OH34,007(463)

IN14,734

(239)

IL46,687(522)

KY10,390(206)

MI48,798

(450)

NY71,543(1054)

PA88,088(796)

NC50,386(527)

VA40,356

(652)

ME6,656(28)

WI16,261(277)

10,557(194)

0.3% or more

0.2%-0.29%

0.1%-0.19%

0.05%-0.09%

Less than 0.05%

PERCENTAGE OFPOPULATION TRAINED

MD35,538(695)

DE1,298 (29)

NJ17,962 (260)

CT18,961 (180)

RI3,695(40)

MA15,537 (239)

NH5,515 (97)

DC5,749 (109)

VT4,318 (73)

GUAM418 (14)

PR5,293(34)

HI2,817 (78)

FL

Why Mental Health First Aid?

Where Mental Health First Aid Can Help

Well Becoming Unwell Unwell Recovering

Prevention

Early Intervention

Treatment

Where Mental Health First Aid can help on the spectrum of mental health interventions

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 Curricula and Modules

…Increases knowledge and understanding

…Encourages people helping people

…Supports people getting help

…Decreases social distance

…Increases mental wellness

Mental Health First Aid….

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Program Overview

• What is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)?

• Mental Health Problems in the United States

• Mental Health First Aid Action Plan

• Understanding Depression and Anxiety

• Mental Health First Aid Action Plan for Depression

and Anxiety

o Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior

o Symptoms of Depression

o Non-suicidal Self-Injury

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• Mental Health First Aid Action Plan for

Depression and Anxiety

o Panic Attacks

o Traumatic Events

o Symptoms of Anxiety

• Understanding Psychosis

• Mental Health First Aid Action Plan

o Psychosis

o Disruptive or Aggressive Behavior

• Understanding Substance Use Disorders

• Mental Health First Aid Action Plan

o Overdose

o Withdrawal

o Substance Use Disorders

• Using your Mental Health First Aid Training

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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

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Depression: Signs and Symptoms

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Physical• Fatigue

• Lack of energy

• Sleeping too much or too

little

• Overeating or loss of

appetite

• Constipation

• Weight loss or gain

• Headaches

• Irregular menstrual cycle

• Loss of sexual desire

• Unexplained aches and

pains

Behavioral• Crying spells

• Withdrawal from others

• Neglect of

responsibilities

• Loss of interest in

personal appearance

• Loss of motivation

• Slow movement

• Use of drugs and alcohol

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Depression: Signs and Symptoms

• Frequent self-criticism

• Self-blame

• Pessimism

• Impaired memory and

concentration

• Indecisiveness and

confusion

• Tendency to believe others

see one in a negative light

• Thoughts of death and

suicide

Psychological• Sadness

• Anxiety

• Guilt

• Anger

• Mood swings

• Lack of emotional

responsiveness

• Feelings of

helplessness

• Hopelessness

• Irritability

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Opioid Response Supplement

• Every day, more than 115 Americans die from opioid overdoses. If this epidemic remains unchecked, it has the potential to claim 1 million lives by 2020.

• Empowering people to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose is vital to saving lives.

Mental Health First Aid & Catholic Charities’ Existing

Partnership

33 Instructors across 15 states

and the District of Columbia

How to Expand Mental Health First Aid in Your Community

Become an Instructor

• National Council Instructor classes

• Host site Instructors classes

• 3- and 5-day Instructor classes

Funding Opportunities

• Community grants

• State funding

• First Aider fees

• MHFA value is $170/person

Opportunities for CollaborationCatholic Charities can:

• Identify key staff to become Mental Health First Aid Instructors

• Host community classes with local Instructors

Catholic Charities’ Successes

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque trained three staff members to become Instructors this past March. In October, they’ll be training approximately 65 school principals in Mental Health First Aid.

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City has trained nearly 300 people in Mental Health First Aid.

Cat Willett, Catholic Charities of the East Bay

Catherine Galda, Catholic Charities of

Central Florida

Catholic Charities’ Successes

Questions?