Mental Health First Aid - Joronda Montaño

This simple, effective method can change outlooks and save lives.

With the recent COVID-19 / Coronavirus situation, the importance of maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health has become even more apparent. One way to take care of those around us is through first aid, including Mental Health First Aid.  In this episode, notMYkid Chief Programs Officer Joronda Montaño discusses how Mental Health First Aid basics work, and how we can help those around use who may be struggling during difficult times.


Contact information, resources and links mentioned in this episode:

Mental Health First Aid Website - https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/

"Win This Year" Suicide Prevention/Intervention Episode (in-depth intervention tips begin at 60:04 elapsed) - http://winthisyear.buzzsprout.com/582967/1681000-national-suicide-prevention-week-paolla-jordan-joronda-montano-teen-suicide-prevention

Brene Brown on empathy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw

Brene Brown TED Talk on "The Power of Vulnerability" - https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en

Signs/symptoms of depression and/or anxiety (Harvard Medical School) - https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/are-you-missing-these-signs-of-anxiety-or-depression

Anxiety Disorders (Mayo Clinic) - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/symptoms-causes/syc-20350961


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: [phone]

Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741

Teen Lifeline: [phone]


SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

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