The West Virginia Collegiate Initiative to Advance Healthy Campus Communities and WVU will sponsor a free two-day, online Mental Health First Aid training from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 1 and 2. This two-part session is open to faculty, staff and students from WVCIA member institutions and partner organizations.
Mental Health First Aid is an international, evidence-based program that prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Participants learn to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges with a five-step action plan.
“I love that MHFA is designed for people who may have no professional experience or education regarding mental health,” said Wes Thomas, WellWVU health educator and WVCIA co-chair. “They may doubt their ability to help others. But, after successful completion of the training, participants gain knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to assist others in their lives who may be experiencing mental health challenges.”
Attendance in both sessions is required. Prior to meeting live, participants will receive instructions for completing two hours of pre-work.
There are a limited number of seats available; registration will close when all seats are filled.
Once successfully registered, an email notification from mentalhealthfirstaid@mail.wvu.edu will include course instructions.