{"id":22927,"date":"2025-10-01T15:35:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T20:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.grafik.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/?page_id=22927"},"modified":"2025-10-29T14:34:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T19:34:42","slug":"public-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.grafik.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/es\/individuals\/public-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Safety Officers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mental Health Training for Public Safety Officers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every day, officers deal with dangerous situations \u2014 including mental health crises \u2014 that impact how they cope with their own stress. Equip them with tools to care for themselves and those they serve.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nBuscar formaci\u00f3n<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\nFormar a un grupo<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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If you took the One Mind Pledge, you can schedule a training<\/a> for your agency. <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How Mental Health First Aid Helps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A majority of police officers<\/a> face high-stress and potentially traumatic situations, long and irregular work hours, and understaffing, which can lead to alcohol use, PTSD, suicide and depression. Our evidence-based training gives them practical tools to prioritize their own mental wellbeing \u2014 and help others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Increase Mental Health Literacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the line of duty, officers interact with people experiencing mental health crises, but they may not know what\u2019s wrong. Learn to spot the signs of substance use, psychosis and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Promote Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Give your team the tools to safely handle mental health and substance use crises \u2014 for both the public and each other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Know How to Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Police are more likely to die by suicide<\/a> than in the line of duty<\/a>. Learn our MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to know what to do when your colleagues need you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Build Trust<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We have to talk about mental health \u2013 90% of police officers<\/a> say mental health stigma is a barrier to seeking help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Reduce Stigma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nearly 70% of police officers<\/a> think getting help will hurt their careers. Change the workplace culture so it\u2019s OK to speak up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Support Wellbeing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1 in 4 police officers<\/a> face alcohol use challenges. Learn self-care skills for a more resilient police force. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who Should Take MHFA?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n