Mental Health First Aid for Adults is training that explores the risk factors and warning signs of mental health disorders, common concerns, and strategies for offering support. Participants will learn to recognize signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults 18 years and older, as well as how to offer help and guide a person towards appropriate care.
Training content and instructor certification provided by the .
Three million people across the country have taken Mental Health First Aid. Every 1 in 15 people should be certified to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. on the importance of becoming 1 of 3 million.
Student organizations, departments, and other groups at the University can request a group training session. If you would like to request an 8-hour training for your department or group, please complete an outreach request.
Workshops are offered throughout the semester, with availability updated monthly. Registration is managed through Pack Life. Please note that you must log in to Pack Life with your NetID to view available sessions.
The training is centered on responding with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan, ALGEE:
Statistics provided by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
40 percent of young adults aged 18-24 are enrolled in a two- or four-year educational institution.
75 percent of mental illnesses develop before age 25, making colleges ideal locations for early identification.
In a 2015 study, 33.2 percent of students said they had seriously considered suicide.
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150 members of our campus community have completed this training!