AE 529 — Adult Mental Wellness: Issues, Intervention, & Resources
In this course, educators will learn what to do if an adult is having a mental health or substance abuse related crisis. Mental health and substance abuse related risk factors and warning signs will be reviewed and strategies for intervening and assisting will be highlighted. Finally, local agencies/resources will be identified so appropriate referrals can be made. The course objectives will be addressed through a lens of identification, crisis intervention and referral. Further, they will be addressed through the belief that individuals experiencing such challenges can seek professional help, do better, and stay healthy. A component of this course is Mental Health First Aid. The purpose of MHFA is to train people how they can assist in a mental health emergency and lend help to someone in emotional crisis. Just as a medical first responder responds to a medical crisis, this trained mental health first responder will respond to mental health and substance use crisis until professional help arrives. After successful completion of the course, the student will receive a 3-year certification in Adult Mental Health First Aid. Disclaimer: This course is for mental health or substance-abuse related crisis identification, intervention, and referral. It is not a course in diagnosis or treatment.