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
Apr 23 (Tue), 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Anne Belk Hall, CETLSS Classroom 222
- Katie Lail
Class info 2
Apr 26 (Fri), 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Section Id: BLENDED SESSION
Location: Sanford Hall, Room 426
- Katie Lail
Class info 3
May 1 (Wed), 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Section Id: BLENDED SESSION Introduction Required
Location: Online
- Katie Lail
Class info 4
May 6 (Mon), 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Plemmons Student Union - Linville Falls
- Katie Lail
Class info 5
May 24 (Fri), 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Section Id: BLENDED SESSION: VIRTUAL INTRO REQUIRED
Location: Anne Belk Hall, CETLSS Classroom 222
- Katie Lail
Class info 6
Jun 13 (Thu), 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Section Id: BLENDED SESSION VIRTUAL INTRO REQUIRED
Location: Anne Belk Hall, CETLSS Classroom 222
- 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