Mental Health First Aid for Adults
In-Person Albuquerque

Specific location TBA

Description

Most of us would know how to help if we saw someone having a heart attack—we’d start CPR, or at the very least, call 9-1-1. But too few of us would know how to respond if we saw someone having a panic attack or if we were concerned that a friend or co-worker might be showing signs of alcoholism.

Mental Health First Aid takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health and substance use problems by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental illness or substance use disorder. When more people are equipped with the tools they need to start a dialogue, more people can get the help they need.

Mental Health First Aiders are a vital link between someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge and appropriate supports. Hear from Mental Health First Aiders in your community about how they have used their training to make a difference.

Registration is limited to PRINCIPAL MEMBER PROGRAMS with a capacity of 25 attendees.

Facilitator

Leasa Medina received her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from The University of New Mexico and her Masters in Clinical Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University. She holds certifications as a Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Mindfulness Practitioner and Certified Integrative Nutritionalist for Mental Health. She has 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field, seven years as a Clinical Social Worker and nine years as a supervisor. Currently she owns her own private practice, is an Adjunct Instructor and New Mexico Highlands Univ., a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and conducts crisis mitigation trainings.