The next session of Mental Health First Aid certification training has been scheduled for July 22 and 24 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Memorial Union. Registration is now open for the eight-hour training program, which is hosted by the NDSU Counseling Center.

Participants will learn:

• Potential risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety/trauma, psychosis and psychotic disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and self-injury
• An understanding of the prevalence of various mental health disorders in the U.S. and the need for reduced stigma in their communities
• A five-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources and knowledge to assess the situation, to select and implement appropriate interventions and to help the individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional care
• The appropriate professional, peer, social and self-help resources available to help someone with a mental health problem.

This Mental Health First Aid training is open to NDSU faculty members, staff members, and students. Registration will be capped at 25 participants and there is a $25 fee to cover the cost of materials.

For more information or to register for the training, call the NDSU Counseling Center at 701-231-7671. For additional information on Mental Health First Aid, visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org.

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