Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training on a college campus teaches students, faculty, and staff how to recognize early signs of mental health or substance-use challenges, respond with confidence, and connect someone to appropriate support. It\u2019s not clinical training\u2014rather, it equips participants with practical skills such as active listening, de-escalation, and how to encourage professional help. On campus, MHFA helps create a safer, more supportive community by reducing stigma and ensuring that anyone experiencing a crisis can be met with understanding and timely assistance.
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\nSign up by emailing Leah Alestra at lalestra@clarkson.edu in advance. The training is at no-cost to students and $50 for employees.\u00a0
\nHosted by: Office of Student Life, Student Health and Counseling
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