Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid is the initial help offered to a person developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate treatment and support are received or until the crisis resolves.

Mental Health First Aid is offered to faculty and staff in a blended format with two components:

• 2-hour self-paced online training
• 6-hour instructor-led training

During this training, participants will learn:

• Risk factors and warning signs of mental health and substance use problems.
• Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and substance use.
• A 5-step action plan to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or is in crisis.
• Available evidence-based professional, peer, and self-help resources.