HI SB563

Requires the Hawaii Department of Public Safety to establish a mental health first aid training program for law enforcement personnel, correctional officers, and other public safety officials.

Mandates an eight-hour interactive training course every three years (triennially) covering mental health crisis identification and de-escalation techniques.

Training must instruct officials to identify signs of mental crises and illness, provide initial assistance, guide individuals toward professional help, offer comfort, and prevent deterioration of conditions.

Training curriculum includes identifying behavioral and psychological patterns of mental health disorders and promoting healing and recovery.

Act takes effect upon approval.