Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training— which focuses on the unique experiences and needs of college students — gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. What it covers: - A discussion of campus culture and its relevance to the topic of mental health. - A discussion of the specific stress and risk factors faced by those in higher education. - Applying the action plan in a number of scenarios designed specifically for faculty, administration, and students. - A review of the mental health resources available on campus and through partnerships in the community. Roberta Walker will be teaching the class, and she has been teaching Mental Health First Aid for the past 10 years. This is an excellent skill to put on your resume, and it will gain three leadership points for attending. Please make note that sign-ups for this event CLOSE on November 1st at noon (EDIT from the original deadline of Nov 6), since we need enough time to order materials for the class.