Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid Training Among Student Affairs Staff at a Canadian University

Jennifer Massey; Meghan Brooks; Jeff Burrow

doi:10.1515/jsarp-2014-0032

Published by De Gruyter August 22, 2014

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid Training Among Student Affairs Staff at a Canadian University

Jennifer Massey , Meghan Brooks and Jeff Burrow

From the journal Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice

https://doi.org/10.1515/jsarp-2014-0032

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Abstract

This study evaluates the effectiveness of providing the Mental Health First Aid training program to student affairs staff. The objective of the training was to increase knowledge of mental health, enhance sensitivity, and raise confidence to intervene and assist individuals experiencing a mental health issue. We found the training successfully met its objectives and offers great potential to student affairs practitioners.

Published Online: 2014-8-22

Published in Print: 2014-8-1

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid Training Among Student Affairs Staff at a Canadian University

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