Vital Minds Podcast

Vital Minds is a podcast of the PA Foundation, a national nonprofit organization that promotes better health and wellness by providing PAs and PA students with philanthropic opportunities and resources. Each Vital Minds episode features a conversation between host James Millward, an early career PA, and a guest expert on a topic of relevance to the PA and healthcare provider audience, ranging from mental health to obesity to pain management and many more.

Episode 4 – August 2017

Topic: Mental Health First Aid

Guest: Susan Salahshor, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA

Support for this episode of Vital Minds is provided by Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

Resources:

Mental Health First Aid

MHFA Course Evaluations

Mental Health First Aid Efficacy: A Compilation of Research Efforts

NPR Morning Edition: Mental Health First Aid, How to Help in an Emotional Crisis

ABC News: Mental Health First Aid Courses Teach Mental Health Awareness

NPR Talk of the Nation: A First Aid Kit for Mental Health Emergencies