STARK, Fla. (WCJB) – Meridian Behavioral Healthcare employees collaborated with the University of Florida and the Florida Department of Health to host a youth mental health first aid training workshop.
“Mental Health First Aid is really great because it’s designed for everyday members of the community,” said Madeline Adkins, program coordinator. “You don’t have to have studied psychology or mental health or be a clinician.”
The event was held at the Starke Church of God Learning Center and included 7.5 hours of interactive mental health crisis training with additional take-home materials.
Participants will see example scenarios of young people with mental health problems, have group discussions about how to best deal with those scenarios, and learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems. I was able to learn a 5-step plan from an expert.
“It’s about educating people about where they are in the community… in a way that they can really make a difference if a young person needs help,” Adkins added.
All participants received a $25 gift card, and organizers from the Florida Department of Health told TV20 that this is the first of four mental health workshops planned for Bradford County. Ta.
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