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    MHFA14 - Supporting Campus Mental Health: Implementing MHFA in Higher Education Communities

    Sunday, May 4, 2025
    1:45 PM – 2:45 PM ET
    Location: 103A
    NASW CCB ACCME NY-SW NY-MHC NADAAC NBCC
    In 2017, the University of Rhode Island launched MHFA training for faculty, staff, and selected student groups. The program then expanded to include a 15-week, one-credit college course offered during Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer semesters. Students complete a 3-page reflection paper identifying ways to help improve the mental health climate on campus and in the community. This presentation examines how college students intend to use ALGEE to transform their communities. Participants are invited to discuss students’ description of the learning experiences, strategies for overcoming help-seeking barriers, and recommended campus changes to use ALGEE and advance mental health support.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Attendees will be able to develop a plan to offer MHFA as a 1 credit college course.
    • Attendees will analyze the reflections of college students who have completed MHFA as a 1 credit college course and describe themes for instituional policy change and practice.
    • Attendees will be able to identify campus partners that may enhance and sustain ALGEE in the college setting.