Mental Health First Aid Training
Location
University Center : 310
Date & Time
October 24, 2014, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Description
Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis is resolved.
Goals of the program:
• Preserve life where the person may be in danger to self or others
• Provide help to prevent the mental health problem from developing into a serious state
• Promote recovery of good mental health
• Provide comfort to a person with a mental health problem
Mental Health First Aid does NOT teach people to be therapists. It teaches people to recognize the symptoms of mental health problems and provides information on how to get help.
The training is 8 hours and you must attend all 8 hours to receive a certificate!
Date: Friday, October 24, 2014
Location: UC 310
Time: 8:30 am- 5 PM
Instructors for the training will be Jennifer K. Lepus (University Health Services) and Melissa Lean (Counseling Center). There is no charge for the training. This program is open to the campus community.
To register: Email your name, department/academic program and cell phone number to Schanell Hurt in the Counseling Center at shurt@umbc.edu or call 410-455-2473. Space is limited.
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