(Paso del Norte Health Foundation) Support from friends and loved ones can make a huge difference when individuals are dealing with mental health problems.
One of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s priorities is developing, leading and investing in partnerships, organizations, programs, and communications to promote mental health and reduce stigma of mental illness.
That is why the Health Foundation and Emergence Health Network have partnered to create the Mental Health Learning Library (MHLL).
Research shows that only 44% of adults with diagnosable mental health problems and less than 20% of children and adolescents receive timely, needed treatment. Helping friends, family, teachers, law enforcement officers and healthcare providers learn the facts about mental health contributes to a community culture of support and inclusion.
The MHLL provides free training courses in English and Spanish to improve understanding of mental health conditions, management, and most importantly, that recovery is possible. Available programs include Mental Health First Aid which increases knowledge to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use concerns, and how to seek out appropriate services. There are also more targeted trainings on suicide prevention, grief management, and stress reduction.
Due to COVID-19 stay at home order, several training modules were reformatted for virtual learning to fit on-demand needs. These modules were developed by licensed clinicians, who utilized validated studies in mental health and evidence-based or evidence informed practices. For example, the MHLL now hosts an Annual Education Forum including a series of Facebook Live Interactive Video Sessions.
Available courses include:
- Suicide Prevention (1-hour course)
- Youth Mental Health First Aid (8-hour course)
- Adult Mental Health First Aid (8-hour course)
- Crisis Intervention Training (available for law enforcement personnel)
- Self-Harm Prevention (Adult and Youth) (1-hour course)
- Anxiety Management (Adult and Youth) (1-hour course)
- Grief Coping Techniques (Adult and Youth) (1-hour course)
To schedule a training, contact Luis Chavarria at [email protected] or call 915-235-6996.
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