SWK 340 - Mental Health First Aid

Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Mental Health First Aid is a national program, operated by the National Council for Behavioral Health in partnership with the Missouri Department of Behavioral Health. The Mental Health First Aid course is generally taught as an 8-hour course that gives people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. This class is designed to provide social work students with a more in-depth look into mental health issues, treatment, and public responses, while assisting all students in becoming certified “First Responders” upon completion of the course. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it does build mental health literacy, helping the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness.
Grade Type: Letter Grade