Mental Health First Aid (February 2026)
Name:
Mental Health First Aid (February 2026)
Date:
February 19, 2026 - February 20, 2026
Registration:
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Event Description:
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Teaches participants how to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders, similar to how traditional first aid works for physical emergencies. The training provides a five-step action plan for approaching, assessing, and assisting individuals who may be developing a mental health challenge or experiencing a crisis. Key skills include non-judgmental listening, reassurance, and knowing how to refer individuals to professional support.
What the training covers
Teaches participants how to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders, similar to how traditional first aid works for physical emergencies. The training provides a five-step action plan for approaching, assessing, and assisting individuals who may be developing a mental health challenge or experiencing a crisis. Key skills include non-judgmental listening, reassurance, and knowing how to refer individuals to professional support.
What the training covers
- Risk factors and warning signs: Learn to identify early warning signs of various mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorders.
- Crisis and non-crisis situations: Develop strategies for supporting someone experiencing distress in both non-crisis and crisis situations, such as suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, or aggressive behavior.
- Local resources: Understand how to connect individuals with professional help and local resources.
- Action plan: Learn a step-by-step approach to approach, assess, reassure, and guide someone toward appropriate professional help.
Instructor: Scott Martin
Scott Martin is the founder of Surviving Life’s Pickles, where he and his team provide communities and businesses with vital information and training on mental health, addiction, recovery, suicide prevention, and more. Through podcasts, training seminars, retreats, and community events, Scott is dedicated to helping others navigate through life’s challenges. With years of professional and personal experience, Scott and his team are trained in Mental Health First Aid and Talk Saves Lives Suicide Prevention along with being an industry leader in helping businesses become Recovery Friendly Workplaces. As committed “Professional Humans,” they strive to foster awareness, resilience, and support in every community they serve.
Scott Martin is the founder of Surviving Life’s Pickles, where he and his team provide communities and businesses with vital information and training on mental health, addiction, recovery, suicide prevention, and more. Through podcasts, training seminars, retreats, and community events, Scott is dedicated to helping others navigate through life’s challenges. With years of professional and personal experience, Scott and his team are trained in Mental Health First Aid and Talk Saves Lives Suicide Prevention along with being an industry leader in helping businesses become Recovery Friendly Workplaces. As committed “Professional Humans,” they strive to foster awareness, resilience, and support in every community they serve.
