Mental Health Ally Training

Join the Counseling Center Paraprofessionals for a discussion-based workshop on mental health. Learn how to support your peers by practicing active listening and responding skills. This workshop will prepare you to have tough conversations about mental health and create dialogues for social change regarding mental health. Join us on Tuesday, February 13th at 7PM at the Psychology Building Room 31.

Being a mental health ally means you...

Get educated: The negative stigma surrounding mental health issues is decreasing because more and more people are becoming informed and talking about mental illness.

Watch your language

We often use stigmatizing language that oppresses those with mental health issues without even realizing it. The weather is not “bipolar” but the person walking down the street next to you might have bipolar disorder.

Be an active listener

Don’t let your conversations become a competition of who has it worse. If a friend is disclosing a problem to you, show empathy and validate their feelings.

Get involved

Research local organizations where you can help make a difference in the community.

Don’t forget to take care of yourself

After all, you can’t help anyone else if you’re not taking care of yourself.