Mental Health First Aid
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The Office of Human Resources is proud to bring Mental Health First Aid training to Texas State University staff and faculty. More than 1 million people across the United States have been trained in Mental Health First Aid by a dedicated base of more than 12,000 Instructors (mhfa website).
This 8-hr training will give 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 You Will Learn:
The course teaches participants how to apply the ALGEE action plan:
- Assess for risk of suicide or harm
- Listen nonjudgmentally
- Give reassurance and information
- Encourage appropriate professional help
- Encourage self-help and other support strategies
The course also 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.
- Application of the action plan in a number of scenarios designed for faculty and staff.
- A review of the mental health resources available on campus and the community.
In 2017, Senate Bill 1533 was passed to allow eligibility for employees of higher education institutions in Texas to access free mental health first aid training (MHFA).
For more information, please visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org.
How to Register:
- Sign in to your SAP Portal
- Click on the Training and Development tab
- Locate this workshop by searching for course title in search term box.
If you require special accommodations to participate, please call 5.7899 at least 72 hours prior to the event.