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Mental Health First Aid

Learn how to help others in crisis

Just as CPR helps you assist someone having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well.

You can take a one-day Mental Health First Aid certification training right here on campus.

Register for Mental Health First Aid training

Cost (covers workbook and certification fee): $30 for CU Denver faculty/staff; Free for CU Denver students

About the training

Mental Health First Aid certification is a skills-based training on assisting those with mental health and substance-use issues. The 9-hour training is led by qualified experts in the field of health and wellness and takes place at the Lola & Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center.

You'll learn about:

  • Depression and mood disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Trauma
  • Psychosis
  • Substance use disorders
  • Risk factors and warning signs
  • Strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations
  • Where to turn for help

Mental Health First Aid video image

Watch this introductory video to learn how Mental Health First Aid Colorado can enrich our communities, how it can foster an environment of better understanding, and how you can get involved. 

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Become a group fitness instructor, personal trainer or health coach. We'll help you get your ACE Fitness certification and the training you need to get started.

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Keep your priorities in check with this new app designed to help you navigate life as a student. Take a check-in survey, set goals, and get personalized content to help with all parts of your life.

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Work one-on-one with a certified health coach to set meaningful goals for yourself. Get support as you make a plan to improve your own wellness.

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Wellness & Recreation Services

CU Denver
Lola & Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center

1355 12th Street

Denver, CO 80204

lynxwellness@ucdenver.edu

303.315.WELL (9355)

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