Case Study
How Mental Health First Aid in Higher Education is helping University of North Carolina (UNC).
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Why Mental Health Matters in Higher Education
40%
40 percent of young adults age 18-24 are enrolled in a two- or four-year
educational institution.
educational institution.
75%
75 percent of mental illnesses develop before age 25, making colleges
ideal locations for early identification. (MHFA for Higher ed one-pager)
ideal locations for early identification. (MHFA for Higher ed one-pager)
33.2%
In a 2015 study, 33.2 percent of students said they had seriously considered suicide.
How Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education Can Help
Reduces stigma
Teaches how to respond to common mental health and substance use issues
that can arise from the high-stress environment of college or university.
that can arise from the high-stress environment of college or university.
Teaches participants self-care techniques for staying well at school.
Helps college students find social support networks and resources for
recovery within their education community.
recovery within their education community.
