The Well-Being at LSA Initiative is thrilled to introduce the LSA Mental Health First Aid Higher Education Pilot Program! This program is designed to enhance the ability, skills, and comfort of LSA Faculty, GSIs, and Staff members in supporting community members facing mental health challenges.Why Mental Health First Aid?
Higher education poses unique mental health challenges, such as academic stress, financial pressures, and social isolation. This early-intervention course uses community-specific scenarios, activities, and videos to teach the skills needed to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use signs and symptoms. You'll learn how to provide initial support until professional help is available.This program is NOT intended to make participants an expert or clinical professional (e.g., therapists, psychologists). Instead, it is tailored for everyday people dealing with everyday scenarios.This engaging program helps decrease stigma, address tough challenges, and ensures that individuals on your campus are prepared to provide support and better cope with mental health and substance use challenges.By participating in the Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education course, you can demonstrate your commitment to creating a safe and supportive campus environment. The course equips you with the knowledge to assist a student, friend, or colleague experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.Topics Covered:The importance of mental health in the campus community.Risk and protective factors specific to the higher education setting.The MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) applied to scenarios for faculty, administration, and students.National, campus, and community mental health resources.Materials Provide to Participants at the Session:Adult MHFA Participant Manual Version 2.0
In-person Adult MHFA for Higher Education Participant Processing Guide Version 2.0This program is supported by the generosity of the Voices of the Staff Career Development Fund. For questions or concerns, please contact mhfaatlsa@umich.edu.