Encouraging Positive Behaviors and Mental Health First Aid

In this chapter, they discuss the importance of asking open questions when trying to understand someone's mental health. They emphasize the need to guide individuals towards positive behaviors instead of just telling them to stop negative ones. They also introduce the concept of mental health first aid using the acronym ALGEE, which stands for approach, assess and assist, listen, give support, encourage professional help seeking, and encourage support and accessing helpful resources.