Mental Health: Statistics, Surveys, and First Aid Training
Explore the prevalence of mental health disorders, survey results on student experiences, and the importance of Mental Health First Aid training to provide support and promote recovery. Learn how to recognize risk factors and offer assistance effectively.
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Mental Health First Aid
No Laughing Matter Mental Health issues touch everyone sometime through Self Family Friends Students Colleagues
Mental Disorders Applying the Numbers US C&I Undergrad & Masters Population Disorder Adults Anxiety Disorders 19.1% 97 Major Depressive Disorder 6.8% 35 Substance Abuse Disorder 8.0% 41 Bipolar Disorders 2.8% 14 Eating Disorders 2.1% 11 Schizophrenia 0.45% 2
And the survey says Students Felt UI C&I Undergrad & Masters Population** Survey Results* Overwhelming Anxiety 52% 264 Overwhelming Anger 35% 177 Hopelessness 44% 223 So Depressed that it was Difficult to Function 33% 167 *958 Respondents **507 Students
Suicidal Thoughts and Actions UI C&I Undergrad & Masters Population Survey Results Consider Suicide 8% 41 Attempt Suicide 1% 5 On average, 3 UI students die each year as a result of suicide and/or alcohol. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-to-24-year olds
Mental Health First Aid Where to Begin ssess for risk of suicide or harm A isten nonjudgmentally L ive reassurance and information G ncourage appropriate professional help E ncourage self-help and other support strategies E
Mental Health First Aid What It Is Mental Health First Aid aims to: Preserve life when a person may be a danger to self or others Provide help to prevent the problem from becoming more serious Promote and enhance recovery Provide comfort and support
Mental Health First Aid What It Is Not Mental Health First Aiders do not: Diagnose the individual in crisis Fix the individual or treat the disorder Force the individual into any action Restrain the individual Put themselves in harm s way
Mental Health First Aid Faculty Training May 21-22 Register at: www.uidaho.edu/mentalhealthfirstaid
Who To Contact Teresa Million, Julie Wasson, and Twila Brown are certified and happy to help in any way we can. We can point you in the direction of appropriate resources or assist in a crisis situation. Counseling & Testing Center Mary E. Forney Hall Room 306 1210 Blake Avenue ctc.uidaho.edu 208-885-6716 Never be afraid to dial 911
