Could You Recognize The Warning Signs of a Mental Health Problem? Here's How

<p>Just as we need CPR training for physical problems, Mental Health First Aid offers valuable training for us to recognize and help people with mental health issues. This global, lifesaving program is now taught in a one-day online course.  I took Youth Mental Health First Aid and plan to take Adult Mental Health First Aid Soon. Jaime Angelini, Director of Consumer Services for The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County, explains why we all need this important program. </p> WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID? <p>Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.</p> WHO THEY HAVE REACHED <p>More than 2 million people across the United States have been trained in Mental Health First Aid by a dedicated base of more than 15,000 Instructors.</p> <p> </p> <p>Mental Health First Aiders are…</p> <p>Teachers, first responders and veterans. They’re neighbors, parents and friends. They’re people in recovery, and those supporting a loved one They’re First Ladies and Mayors. Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier and safer for all.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation and having thoughts of death, dying and/or suicide, contact the following resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.</p> <p><a href='http://www.njhopeline.com/'>NJ Hopeline</a>: 1-855-654-6735</p> <p><a href='http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/'>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</a>: 1-800-273-8255</p> <p><a href='http://www.crisistextline.org/'>National Crisis Text Line</a>: text the word “BRAVE” to 741-741</p> <p><a href='http://www.thetrevorproject.org/'>Trevor Lifeline</a> (LGBTQ specific crisis line): 866-488-7386 or text “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200</p> <p><a href='