#BeTheDifference

Mental Health First Aid is a course to give people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it does build mental health literacy, helping the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness. The goal is to help support an individual until appropriate professional help arrives. Mental Health First Aid trainees learn a single five-step strategy that includes assessing risk, respectfully listening to and supporting the individual in crisis, and identifying appropriate professional help and other supports. Participants are also introduced to risk factors and warning signs for mental health or substance use problems, engage in experiential activities that build understanding of the impact of illness on individuals and families, and learn about evidence-supported treatment and self-help strategies. Ohio State faculty and staff are poised to help individuals who are struggling with mental health problems. We can be at the forefront of early intervention and breaking the stigma that exists. The importance of the knowledge gained from the adult or the youth course is life-changing and life-saving.AUTHOR AFFILIATION: Misty Harmon, The Ohio State University Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Perry County, [email protected] (Corresponding Author); Jami Dellifield, The Ohio State University Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Hardin County; Amanda Raines, The Ohio State University Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Hardin County.You are important to others. One in four American adults or teens struggles with a brain disorder at some point in their life. You can #BeTheDifference to a person who is struggling with an illness that impacts their ability to live, laugh, and love. This session will point you in the direction of a certification that can enable you to save someone's life. More information can be found by visiting www.mentalhealthfirstaid.or

#BeTheDifference

Mental Health First Aid is a course to give people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it does build mental health literacy, helping the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness. The goal is to help support an individual until appropriate professional help arrives. Mental Health First Aid trainees learn a single five-step strategy that includes assessing risk, respectfully listening to and supporting the individual in crisis, and identifying appropriate professional help and other supports. Participants are also introduced to risk factors and warning signs for mental health or substance use problems, engage in experiential activities that build understanding of the impact of illness on individuals and families, and learn about evidence-supported treatment and self-help strategies. Ohio State faculty and staff are poised to help individuals who are struggling with mental health problems. We can be at the forefront of early intervention and breaking the stigma that exists. The importance of the knowledge gained from the adult or the youth course is life-changing and life-saving.AUTHOR AFFILIATION: Misty Harmon, The Ohio State University Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Perry County, [email protected] (Corresponding Author); Jami Dellifield, The Ohio State University Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Hardin County; Amanda Raines, The Ohio State University Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Hardin County.You are important to others. One in four American adults or teens struggles with a brain disorder at some point in their life. You can #BeTheDifference to a person who is struggling with an illness that impacts their ability to live, laugh, and love. This session will point you in the direction of a certification that can enable you to save someone's life. More information can be found by visiting www.mentalhealthfirstaid.or

Strengthening Families Through a Re-envisioned Approach to Fatherhood Education

Fatherhood education has the potential to affect not only fathers\u27 nurturant behaviors but also multiple dimensions of family life. The weGrill program blends fatherhood, youth development, and nutrition education, with food grilling as the focal activity. Grounded in multiple learning theories, the program helps fathers and their adolescent children learn broadly about family life topics, planning for the future, and nutrition and healthful food behaviors. The program represents a re-envisioned approach to fatherhood education

Developing and Implementing Farm Stress Training to Address Agricultural Producer Mental Health

Farmers and ranchers (agricultural producers) have higher psychological distress and suicide rates than the general population. Poorer mental health status and outcomes among producers are often attributed to the continuously challenging economic, social, and climate-related changes to agriculture as an occupation and industry. This article describes the development of a training program for agribusiness professionals from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (N = 500) who work with producers, as they regularly interact with producers and thus are in a position to readily offer helpful mental health resources. The goal of the program was for agribusiness professionals to build skills and confidence to identify and respond to distressed producers. The educational program was offered primarily online and included a 1-day in-person training to practice skills to communicate with distressed producers and refer them to appropriate mental health resources. Evaluation of the program demonstrated participants experienced gains in knowledge and skills related to identifying and helping distressed producers