{"id":22812,"date":"2025-09-30T15:32:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T20:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.grafik.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/?page_id=22812"},"modified":"2025-10-15T14:43:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T19:43:55","slug":"corrections-professionals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.grafik.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/es\/individuals\/corrections-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Corrections Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mental Health Training for Corrections Professionals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Corrections work is tough on mental health. Officers face higher rates of PTSD, substance use and suicide. Give your staff the tools to cope, avoid burnout and communicate better. <\/h2>\n\n\n\nFind Training<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\nTrain a Group<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our Training for Mental Health in Corrections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Corrections officers report high levels of burnout<\/a> and post-traumatic stress<\/a>, but many don’t ask for help<\/a>. Their jobs are demanding and often dangerous. They need help to support themselves, their peers and those in custody. That\u2019s where our evidence-based, nationally recognized training comes in. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Improve Wellbeing and Prevent Burnout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In our training, officers learn strategies to deal with stressful situations<\/a> that often contribute to burnout<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Build Trusting Relationships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Facility conditions, violence and breakdown of trust can lead to increased stress and anxiety<\/a>. With MHFA, officers can learn to approach others with empathy and professionalism. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Reduce Stigma and Unfair Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our training breaks down stigma to increase compassion and respect at your facility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

Most corrections officers<\/a> aren\u2019t trained to work with people with mental illness. Learn the signs and symptoms of depression, PTSD, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step in With an Effective Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Corrections officers are more likely to die by suicide<\/a> than all other law enforcement professionals. Learn our MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) so you know what to do when someone shows the signs. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Support Recovery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our training teaches that recovery is possible. It helps improve everyone\u2019s mental wellbeing. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMHFA outcomes and research<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Find an Upcoming Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Want training for yourself or a few people?<\/p>\n\n\n\nSearch courses<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Apply to Teach MHFA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Want to teach Adult MHFA to people in your community?<\/p>\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Get Group Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Work with our team to find the right training options for your group of 6 or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTalk to our team<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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