CME:1.5 CNE:1.5 CHES:1.5 MCHES:1.5 PsyCE:1.5 NBCC:1.5 NASW:1.5 CPEU:1.5 AHIMA:1.5
Leadership, Student Involvement, Collaborative Care
After this session, attendees should be able to:
- Describe Mental Health First Aid(MHFA) in the U.S., including its evidence base and program goals, course structure and design, and approach to communicating key messages and skills development.
- Explain how MHFA was implemented as an innovative initiative to support student mental health.
- Identify ways to encourage cross campus partnerships to expand the MHFA program initiative in a university setting.
Program Abstract:
Mental Health First Aid, an evidence-based training program, introduces non-clinical participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults, builds understanding of their impact, and highlights common treatment options. The program’s research base and unique interactivity drives its high adoption across the US. A University of Chicago case study highlights effective implementation and program maintenance strategies, including gaining support from senior leadership and marketing to diverse audiences.