Mental Health First Aid teaches birthworkers 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. Grow their knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions. Can identify multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental health or substance use challenge. Increase their confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress. Show increased mental wellness themselves. at you'll learn Help someone come out of a panic attack quickly and prevent them experiencing one in the future Deflect destructive language and instead use new language skills to stimulate positive change Simple relaxation techniques to prevent stressed thinking and behavior