Mental Wealth First Aid: Foundational Training for University Staff & Faculty

Date
14 Nov 2024
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Time
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Age
Adults (21 Yrs+)
Event type
Trainings & Courses

In partnership with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), we invite University Staff & Faculty to join us for "Mental Wealth First Aid," a foundational training designed to equip with essential skills to support mental wellbeing and promote a healthy campus environment.

Key Details:

*This is a 4-hour online (Zoom) training for university staff and faculty. 

*This session will be facilitated in English.

*Event timings are Gulf Standard Time (GST; Dubai)

*Please use your professional email address (from your university institution) when registering.

*The Zoom link will be automatically sent upon registration through the provided link.

ABOUT THIS TRAINING:

The Mental Wealth First Aid training is a foundational training that empowers university staff and faculty to identify, connect, and respond to mental health concerns – in university students, and in themselves - with knowledge and compassion.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

For the individual:

  • Deepen knowledge of mental health, mental illness, and the signs of mental health struggles.
  • Develop greater compassion for individuals struggling with their mental health.
  • Build skills to identify and respond to the signs that you or a student may be struggling with their mental health.

For the institution:

  • Raise institution’s base level of mental health literacy.
  • Reduce stigma and normalize mental health issues.
  • Develop internal capabilities to recognize and support mental health challenges.

Facilitated by

Anna White

Anna White

Occupational Therapist

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