New Jersey A953 mandates mental health first aid training for state employees with director status.
New Jersey A953 requires the Civil Service Commission to ensure that all state employees with director status receive mental health first aid training. The training will cover common mental health disorders, recognizing early signs of mental health problems, and appropriate intervention and referral strategies. This initiative aims to reduce discrimination and stigma against people with mental illness by equipping directors with the necessary skills to assist those dealing with mental health issues.
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