Texas HB4863 mandates mental health awareness training for first responders, including six hours of training on common mental health issues, chronic.

HB4863 requires first responder training programs to include at least six hours of mental health awareness training. This training must cover common mental health issues, the impact of chronic trauma, signs and symptoms of mental illness, and strategies for mental wellness and resiliency. The Health and Human Services Commission is tasked with developing or adopting a curriculum for this training, collaborating with state agencies that certify or license first responders. State agencies must ensure that their training programs use the approved curriculum.

Texas HB4863 mandates mental health awareness training for first responders, including six hours of training on common mental health issues, chronic.

HB4863 requires first responder training programs to include at least six hours of mental health awareness training. This training must cover common mental health issues, the impact of chronic trauma, signs and symptoms of mental illness, and strategies for mental wellness and resiliency. The Health and Human Services Commission is tasked with developing or adopting a curriculum for this training, collaborating with state agencies that certify or license first responders. State agencies must ensure that their training programs use the approved curriculum.