Mental Health First Aid

Post date: Nov 27, 2016 5:37:01 AM

Ever think to yourself, "I hate feeling __________" or, "If only I could feel _____________." People sometimes label certain types of feelings as good or bad. Looking through Facebook this holiday week I saw someone reach out for support for grief and someone else reply, "Stay strong." Another friend shared feeling depressed and hopeless only to get replies of, "It'll be fine."

While these responding friends are well intentioned, they are not giving helpful messages. What they're actually saying is, "Stop sharing a bad feeling. It makes me uncomfortable." Intentional or not, that person then gets the message, "Just say you're fine and don't bother anyone else. You're not important."

So what do you say? How do you handle it?

SCC offers Mental Health First Aid classes to the community. This class can better address how you as the average ordinary person/friend/coworker/boss can help someone experiencing a mental health concern.

Call to find out when the next class is offered:

(520) 344-0056