You are invited to Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults webinar, co-sponsored by National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging and the National Council on Aging.

When: Wednesday, October 13, 2021; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Learning Objectives:

• You will learn the purpose of Mental Health First Aid and what it covers
• You will learn the purpose of Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults and what it covers
• You will learn about the effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid as an evidence-based program
• You will learn who should take these courses
• You will learn about the ALGEE action plan (Assess for risk of suicide or harm, Listen non-judgmentally, Give reassurance, Encourage appropriate professional help, and Encourage self-help and other support strategies
• You will learn how to find a course or contact an instructor in your area
• You will learn the steps to become a certified instructor and the associated costs
• You will learn about how the program is administered and supported

Presenters:

• Anne Chapman, MPH, Director, Strategic Partnership, Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
• Karen Orsi, Director, Oklahoma Coalition on Mental Health and Aging, and Member of the NCMHA Executive Committee

Register for the webinar.

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Thanks.

Binod Suwal

Senior Manager, Center for Healthy Aging

571-527-3984

www.ncoa.org | @NCOAging

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