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Mental Health First Aid
for Corrections Professionals

Corrections professionals face high levels of job-related stress from exposure to traumatic events, dealing with difficult and sometimes dangerous individuals, as well as demanding and potentially volatile work environments.

Mental Health First Aid for Corrections Professionals

Equip your staff with knowledge and skills to identify, understand and respond to mental health and substance use challenges effectively. Get them certified in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Corrections Professionals, a trusted and evidence-based early-intervention training program. Learn more — download the Mental Health First Aid for Corrections Professionals one-pager.

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Mental Health Matters for Corrections Professionals

37%
of corrections officers report mild to severe anxiety. 
48%
of corrections officers report mild to severe depression.  
50%
of corrections officers report post-traumatic stress symptoms. 

Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety can help your facility:

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Create a new path of resilience and wellbeing.
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Reduce stigma and discrimination.
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Improve overall psychological safety.
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Reduce costs associated with untreated mental health conditions.

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To read more about how Mental Health First Aid is helping critical populations,
check out our case studies , or read our blog and filter by population type.

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