Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training, offered free of charge, to teach participants how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it helps trainees identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
For UHCL Faculty, Staff and Students
2023 Mental Health First Aid training opportunities for UHCL students, faculty and staff:
- Feb. 3
- March 24
- April 21
- May 15
Mental Health First Aid Training Discussion Topics
- 5 risk factors and warning signs of mental health and substance use problems
- Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis and substance use
- A 5-step action plan to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or in crisis
- Available evidence-based professional, peer and self-help resources
Mental Health First Aid is included on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP).
Questions?
For more info about registration:
Chris Baulch, MHAT Graduate Assistant
Baulch@uhcl.edu
For more info about the training:
Dr. Cindy Cook, UHCL Counseling Services
281-283-2595
cookc@uhcl.edu
Contact
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Counseling Services
Phone: 281-283-2580
Fax: 281-283-2602
www.uhcl.edu/counselingservices
SSCB 3103
2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 331
Houston, TX 77058-1002
Regular office hours:
Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please call ahead during holidays and semester breaks.
