Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Maternal mental health training, a success in NJ, to go nationwide
LILO H. STAINTON, HEALTH CARE WRITER | SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 | HEALTH CARE A training module for caregivers in New Jersey is being deployed across the US Credit: (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford, File)File photo Poor mental health is the leading underlying cause of pregnancy-related deaths, the federal government announced last year, with suicide attempts, drug use and other behavioral health…Read More…
Quality Institute’s Work to Address Maternal Mental Health Approved for Use Nationwide
At the Quality Institute, we’re excited to report that the maternity-specific scenarios we created and piloted for Mental Health First Aid training have been approved for use around the country by The National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Last year, we brought together mental health experts, maternal health professionals, and people with lived experiences to develop…Read More…
First-in-the-Nation Mental Health First Aid Training Customized for Perinatal Community Health Care Workers
At the Quality Institute, several of our staff members are trained trainers in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), which is sometimes dubbed “CPR for mental health.” We’ve been training people throughout the state to recognize and help those experiencing a mental health crisis. Attendees range from police and fire officials to teachers, school staff, and…Read More…