Mental Health First Aid. 0-1 credits

Catalog description

This course trains and certifies students in Mental Health First Aid through the National Council for Behavioral Health. Students will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of common mental illnesses and will gain strategies to engage with someone demonstrating those signs and symptoms. Students explore the stigma associated with mental illness as well as cultural components and help-seeking behaviors. Students explore positive coping strategies and self-care as being relevant to the individual with the mental health concern and the individual providing assistance. This course is not repeatable for credit. Offered by Provost's Office . Limited to three attempts.