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Mental Health 101 ‑ Recognizing and Responding to Students in Distress

Posted by Centre for Learning and Teaching on January 25, 2022 in General Announcements

The Mental Health 101 sessions are limited to faculty, instructors, and staff at Dalhousie and King's.

Mental Health 101 is a short, yet informative presentation developed for university faculty and staff to increase awareness and understanding of mental illness and mental health problems, thus increase your confidence in supporting students.

By taking Mental Health 101, you will: 

·       Achieve a better understanding of mental health and mental illness

·       Learn to recognize some of the common signs of student mental health issues

·       Increase your confidence to engage with students around mental health

·       Be aware of resources available on campus and in our community

Sessions Dates

Tuesday, February 22, 2022, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Atlantic

Or

Friday March 11, 2022, from 2- 4 p.m. Atlantic

Presenters

Joanne Mills, Psychologist, Student Health & Wellness, and two Stay Connected Peer Support workers (who are students themselves).