Mental Health First Aid trainings
Designed to provide you with knowledge and tools to recognize many early signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance misuse. Learn how to listen and respond to someone who is in crisis before they can get professional help.
It’s a one day, 8-hour training, resulting in a three-year certification in Mental Health First Aid.
Here are some places to search for a training near you:
ThriveNYC - training provided in New York area
how to help someone having a panic attack
Crystal Raypol (medically reviewed by Allana Biggers, M.D., MPH) breaks down the do’s and don’t of how to assist someone experiencing a panic attack. If you experience these, it might seem like obvious information, but if you don’t, it can inform you on how to best channel your good intentions.
How To Help Someone Having a Panic Attack
creating a crisis plan
Therapist Lindsay Braman explains what a crisis plan is. She also breaks down how, when, and who’s involvement to create one with. Whether you’re in therapy, recovered or seek an alternative way of healing, this can be a personal safety resource prepared in advance.