Participants in this two-credit graduate course will complete the National Mental Health First Aid certification program for Youth and explore applications of MHFA to different mental health crisis situations. The course focuses on recognizing signs and symptoms of an emerging or existing mental health issue, developing resiliency factors in young people, and noting risk factors. Note: This course has sensitive content and involves interactive units around mental health wellness and crisis.
Student Outcomes:
- Students will be able to describe and recognize the symptoms of major mental illnesses
- Students will be able to initiate conversations to refer students to appropriate services