First Sign First: Conduct Your First Mental Health Screening with Confidence and Care

First Time Doing a Mental Health Screening? Start with confidence, clarity, and care. First Sign First is your beginner-friendly guide to conducting your very first mental health screening without fear or confusion. Written by a licensed psychologist, this warm and practical book walks you through what to say, what to listen for, and how to support your clients with empathy and structure. No jargon. No guesswork. Just real, simple guidance from someone who’s been there.

If you're a new mental health advocate or professional with no mentor or training, this book was made for you.