MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Since 2017, I have been mental health first aid certified. Mental Health First Aid training is about fostering a supportive environment for others, and contributing to a more compassionate and inclusive society. Particularly in the performing arts, where I work most, and where people can often be put into quite vulnerable positions, it is important to be aware and considerate of other’s mental states.
● early warning signs
● reducing stigma
● crisis prevention
● crisis de-escalation
● personal boundaries
● available resources
