{"id":31,"date":"2026-08-28T11:49:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T15:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/care-wds-dev\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2026-10-02T12:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T16:00:14","slug":"mental-health-first-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/care\/training-and-prevention\/mental-health-first-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health First Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-custom-content-position is-position-center-left\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6180 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Smokey-Gray-Mountains.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 65%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 65%\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><h1 style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);margin-right:0;margin-left:0\" class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-white-color\">Mental Health First Aid<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-in-page-navigation is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-no-disc utkwds-in-page-navigation-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#overview\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#upcoming\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#upcoming\">Upcoming Trainings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#expectations\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#expectations\">Training Expectations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#refresher\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#refresher\">Refresher Sessions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"overview\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>After investment from the Division of Student Life and Division of Student Success, UT now has certified Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainers on campus.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These trainers have been certified by the national Mental Health First Aid organization to provide training to faculty, staff, and students on the knowledge, skills, and tools that will be helpful when providing support to someone experiencing distress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-accordion-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h2 id=\"upcoming\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Trainings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion\"><div data-accordion=\"true\" class=\"utk-wds-accordion-wrapper\" data-color-scheme=\"medium\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h3 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Students Only<\/div><\/h3><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>October 5-6, 2026\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; <strong><em>Canceled<\/em><\/strong><br>Blended In-Person<br>Noon \u2013 4:30 p.m.<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h3 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Faculty, Staff, or Students<\/div><\/h3><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>October 6, 2026 &#8211; <strong><em>Canceled<\/em><\/strong><br><\/strong>Blended In-Person<br>9 a.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m.<\/td><td><strong>November 3, 2026<br><\/strong>Blended In-Person<br>9 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_bqHAvlR5LSXsKzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register for November 3<\/a><\/td><td><strong>January 12, 2027<br><\/strong>Blended In-Person<br>9 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_abq8XLdXLjqAdBs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register for January 12<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>January 14, 2027<\/strong><br>Blended Virtual<br>9 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_40CSEUzhAPHDpQi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register for January 14<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"expectations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect During Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mental health first aid training is provided in one of three possible modalities:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a blended in-person training&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a blended virtual training&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blended training options have a 2-hour self-paced, online component prior to the class day. The blended in-person training day lasts about 5.5 hours, and the virtual class lasts about 6.5 hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each training modality is very interactive and requires participants\u2019 full presence to be the most meaningful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior to the live, interactive class day, participants complete a self-paced e-learning course delivered through the MHFA Connect learning management system. In this 2-hour, self-paced course, participants complete five segments of instruction:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overview of mental health first aid&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental health and mental disorders&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Role of the mental health first aider and self-care&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common mental disorders in the US&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognizing signs and symptoms&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the live, interactive class day, participants complete seven instructor-led training segments:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Welcome to mental health first aid&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental health and mental disorders&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Role of mental health first aider and self-care&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common mental disorders in the United States&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognizing signs and symptoms.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental health first aid action plan (ALGEE)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental health first aid for early signs and symptoms&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about mental health first aid on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">national Mental Health First Aid website<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 50;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/utk.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_aeLCRMhyFNCUoei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request a MHFA Training for your team<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"refresher\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Refresher Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you completed MHFA training and want a chance to sharpen your skills? Join an MHFA Refresher Session to revisit core concepts and talk through how these tools apply in real-world situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During&nbsp;the session, participants will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Revisit key takeaways and strategies from MHFA training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share and discuss experiences using MHFA skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore practical considerations for applying MHFA in everyday interactions with students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review available campus resources and referral options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in an open Q&amp;A and discussion with MHFA instructors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSd969NCYnT8NX9l1sl-Vt59lRaTPDr_q_vNGWil4Bpn5I-hwg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register for a refresher session<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview After investment from the Division of Student Life and Division of Student Success, UT now has certified Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainers on campus.&nbsp; 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