Health & Fitness
Mental Health Awareness Month: How you can help a friend or loved one
Learn to recognize when someone you care about may need help and how to start a conversation about seeking treatment
During Mental Health Awareness Month, Optum San Diego and the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council are offering free mental health first aid courses.
May 28: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. conducted in Spanish
This eight-hour course teaches participants how to identify different types of mental illness such as depression, anxiety disorders, and substance use. People will learn an action plan to help someone in crisis.
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May 29: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This eight-hour course is designed to focus on the unique experiences and needs of military members, veterans, their families and those who work with them.
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To sign up, visit www.optumhealthsandiego.com
People in San Diego can call the 24-hour/seven-days-a-week Access & Crisis Line at 888-724-7240 to get free, confidential support and referrals for themselves or someone they’re concerned about.
