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Announcement: CU Denver is Celebrating 50 Years

Whether you’re an alumnus, current student, member of the faculty and staff, donor, or neighbor, you’re a valuable part of the CU Denver community. Help us celebrate the last 50 years and a future that works for all.

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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): Fee is currently waived for CU Denver students and faculty/staff

About the training

Mental Health First Aid certification is a skills-based training on assisting those with mental health and substance-use issues. The 8-hour blended 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

For more information, contact Ankita Mutha.

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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. 

What You Need to Know

  • This course is open to the CU Denver community (students and faculty/staff).
  • This course costs $30, but the university has been gifted funds to cover the registration cost for all CU Denver students and faculty/staff until further notice. 
  • This course requires full participation in all 8 hours of training, which includes a 2-hour pre-recorded online training and a 6-hour live Zoom session. 

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Lola & Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center

1355 12th Street

Denver, CO 80204


lynxwellness@ucdenver.edu

303.315.WELL (9355)

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