Course info
Course name, Mental Health First Aid
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Student Success Type of course Professional Development
About the course
Upcoming Classes
Class times are Eastern Time (UTC-05:00)
Class info 1
Aug 23 (Fri), 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 169 Three Top Mountain, Plemmons Student Union
- Katie Lail
Class info 2
Sep 13 (Fri), 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 415 Rough Ridge, Plemmons Student Union
- Katie Lail
Class info 3
Oct 18 (Fri), 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 169 Three Top Mountain, Plemmons Student Union
- Katie Lail
Class info 4
Nov 15 (Fri), 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 169 Three Top Mountain, Plemmons Student Union
- Katie Lail
Class info 5
Dec 6 (Fri), 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 169 Three Top Mountain, Plemmons Student Union
- Katie Lail
Description
Mental Health First Aid training (MHFA) is a course designed for individuals interested in learning how to properly support those showing early or worsening signs of a mental health challenge. MHFA training covers anxiety disorders, depression, panic attacks, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders.
CETLSS will be offering sessions in person as well as virtually throughout 2023. Do you have a group of 5+? Does your group want to attend a session together instead of individually? Go to the CETLSS Website, Workshops & Programs, and Mental Health First Aid to complete our MHFA Group Registration form, and we will be in contact with you to schedule a session! We are happy to come to your department or host a group training within the CETLSS suite.
*Breaks will be offered during all sessions *Each session will offer a 1-hour lunch break
Objectives
- Grow your knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions.
- Identify multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental health or substance use challenge
- Increase your confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress.
- Show increased mental wellness in yourself.
Prerequisites
None