Mental Health First Aid & Psychological First Aid (Program Overview)

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1 Mental Health First Aid & Psychological First Aid (Program Overview)

2 Agenda Differentiate between Mental Health First Aid and Psychological First Aid Review the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) Review the Psychological First Aid Core Actions Discuss utilization of Mental Health First Aid and Psychological First Aid 2

3 Differentiate between MHFA and PFA The key differentiator between the two programs is the setting in which these programs are applied. During this session participants will get a sample of each program in order to determine which program is best for their team or needs. 3

4 You wanted to know about Psychological First Aid? Psychological First Aid (PFA) Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Is there more? 4

5 Psychological First Aid (PFA) An evidence-informed modular approach to assist children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism. 5

6 Psychological First Aid (PFA) Based on post-trauma risk and resilience research evidence Applicable and practical (even in field locations) Appropriate for developmental levels and any age Culturally informed and flexible 6

7 Terrible Things Happen 7

8 PFA Core Actions 8 1 Contact and Engagement 2 Safety and Comfort 3 Stabilization 4 Information Gathering 5 Practical Assistance 6 Connection with Social Supports 7 Information on Coping 8 Linkage with Collaborative Services

9 PFA Core Actions 1. Contact and Engagement 9

10 PFA Core Actions 2. Safety and Comfort 10

11 PFA Core Actions 3. Stabilization 11

12 PFA Core Actions 4. Information Gathering 12

13 PFA Core Actions 5. Practical Assistance 13

14 PFA Core Actions 6. Connection with Social Supports 14

15 PFA Core Actions 7. Information on Coping 15

16 PFA Core Actions 8. Linkage with Collaborative Services 16

17 PFA Core Actions 17 1 Contact and Engagement 2 Safety and Comfort 3 Stabilization 4 Information Gathering 5 Practical Assistance 6 Connection with Social Supports 7 Information on Coping 8 Linkage with Collaborative Services

18 What about Mental Health First Aid? Psychological First Aid (PFA) Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Is there more? 18

19 MHFA examines: 19 Depression and Anxiety Suicide Non suicidal self-injury Panic Attack Psychosis Substance use/misuse (overdose/withdraw) Eating disorders

20 The Mental Health First Aid Action Plan: ALGEE 20

21 The Action Plan Assess for risk of suicide or harm 21

22 The Action Plan Assess for risk of suicide or harm Listen nonjudgmentally 22

23 The Action Plan Assess for risk of suicide or harm Listen nonjudgmentally Give reassurance and information 23

24 The Action Plan Assess for risk of suicide or harm Listen nonjudgmentally Give reassurance and information Encourage appropriate professional help 24

25 The Action Plan Assess for risk of suicide or harm Listen nonjudgmentally 25 Give reassurance and information Encourage appropriate professional help Encourage self-help and other support strategies

26 More? Psychological First Aid (PFA) Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Is there more? 26

27 You can be a PFA provider. Take the online course too! (Interested in asking me how to become a PFA trainer?) 27 The 8-hr or 12 hr PFA course trains providers who may be embedded in a variety of response units, such as first responder teams, primary and emergency health care teams, school crisis response teams, faith based organizations, and other disaster relief agencies and organizations. (Contact your local mental health authority or the HHSC Disaster Behavioral Health office to locate course providers.)

28 You can be a Mental Health First Aider too. (Interested in asking me how to become a MHFA trainer?) The 8 hr course covers topics that include anxiety, depression, psychosis, substance use, and addictions. It provides a blueprint in the form of an action plan to provide comfort, promote recovery, and help reduce distress regardless of the cause. (Contact your local mental health authority to locate MHFA trainers. There are both adults and youth courses.) 28

29 Want to know more? And, thank you for your time today! Dee Harrison, CEM, TEM Manager (we need to get her to tell us) Laura Gehrig MAEM, TEM Emergency Management Specialist