November 14, 2024

Mental health first aid training is available

Wellness and Health Promotion Services is offering free mental health first aid training and certification to all SIU Carbondale faculty, staff and students.

The training will cover how to identify, understand and respond to common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges as well as how to interact with someone who is in crisis and connect them with available help.

The next training session is from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, in the Student Services Building, Room 150-160. Sign up here or email wellness@siu.edu for more information.