Mental Health First Aid
Just Mental Health, Incorporated is proud to offer Adult Mental Health First Aid training to your organization, company, or group. *Youth Mental Health First Aid training coming soon.
Mental Health First Aid is breaking down barriers and stigma so that together we can learn how to better support one another. Without mental health, there is no health.
The Facts
- Nearly 1 in 5 in the U.S. lives with a mental illness
- On average, 130 people die by suicide every day
- From 1999 to 2019, 841,000 people died from drug overdoses
What is Adult Mental Health First Aid and what does it teach?
- MHFA is skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over.
- Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, MHFA helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis until professional assistance is obtained or the crisis is resolved.
- Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step Action Plan to recognize warning signs of a mental health or substance use challenge, provide help in crisis and non-crisis situations, and understand where to turn for additional assistance.
How do we know MHFA is effective?
- Studies show that MHFA training reduces stigma, improves knowledge, and increases first-aid actions toward people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.
- MHFA is proven to be effective in teaching adults how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. Peer-reviewed studies from around the world show that individuals trained in MHFA:
- Expand their knowledge of signs, symptoms, and risk factors of mental health and substance use challenges.
- Can identify appropriate types of professionals and self-help resources for individuals with a mental health or substance use challenge.
- Have increased confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress.
- Show increased mental wellbeing themselves.
A: To schedule a training for your organization, company or group, email [email protected]
A: The course is offered in two formats –blended online or blended in-person instructor-led training. Regardless of the format, each person will first need to complete a 2-hour self-paced Mental Health First Aid Introduction e-learning course that consists of five segments. Next, completion of the instructor-led training, focused on Mental Health First Aid skills application, lasts approximately 5.5 hours for in-person and 6.5 hours for online delivery. *All parts combined, the course takes approximately 7.5 hours in-person and 8.5 hours online
A: $325/per person online and $525/per person for in-person instruction. This includes all materials.
A: Certification lasts 3 years.
Pharmacogenomic Testing
What is GeneSight?
The GeneSight Psychotropic test is a genetic test that shows your provider how your genes may affect medication outcomes. The GeneSight test may reveal which medications require dose adjustments, are less likely to work, or have an increased risk of side effects based on your DNA.
GeneSight Clinical Studies
There are seven published peer-reviewed studies showing the clinical validity, clinical utility, and economic utility of the GeneSight Psychotropic test. In the GUIDED study, patients in the GeneSight arm saw a 50% relative improvement in remission rates versus treatment as usual. You can learn more about the clinical evidence supporting the use of the GeneSight Psychotropic test at www.genesight.com/clinical-studies.
Taking the test is easy!
Your DNA sample is collected by swabbing the inside of your cheek. No needles! The sample is sent to the lab for analysis, and test results are returned to your provider 2 days after your sample is received.
Your provider can review the results with you on your next visit and may use them to guide your treatment plan.
What about virtual/telehealth appointments?
Ask about GeneSight at Home, which allows discrete delivery of a sample collection kit right to your doorstep.
Did you know?
More than 95% of patients pay $330 or less for GeneSight testing, and financial assistance is available.
GeneSight can be especially helpful if you are struggling with medications for mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, or ADHD. In fact, fewer than 50% of individuals with depression respond to their first medication.
Ask for a GeneSight consultation today!
- 60-75 minute intake appointment: $230
- 15-minute follow-up appointment: $50
- 30-minute follow-up appointment: $100
- 45-minute follow-up appointment: $150
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Completed within 10 business days, $35 per 15 minutes of preparation (minimum)
30-minute appointment: $70
