This 90-minute workshop equips participants with a practical intervention model that can be used to provide life-saving crisis support to students who may be considering suicide.

Register for an upcoming workshop:

• Thursday, September 26, 2:00 – 3:30, HSC 203
• Wednesday, October 9, 2:00 – 3:30, HSC 203
• Wednesday, November 13, 2:00 – 3:30, HSC 203

This full-day in-depth workshop teaches participants common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, how to interact with a person in crisis, and connect them with help, and additional information on trauma, substance use, and self-care. After completing a 2-hour, self-paced online course, attendees participate in a 5- to 6-hour Instructor-led training in person.

Register for an upcoming workshop:

• Saturday, September 14, 8:00 – 5:00, Student Health and Wellness Center Room 390B.
• Friday, November 13, 8:00 – 5:00, Student Health and Wellness Center Room 390B.

These workshops are designed to equip participants to better understand and support students around mental health concerns. By supporting student mental health and well-being, faculty and staff can facilitate higher student retention and persistence to graduation as well as impact students’ overall ability to successfully pursue their academic, personal and career goals.

Register for an upcoming workshop:

• QPR Suicide Gatekeeper Certification for Faculty and Staff
  Thursday, September 19, 1:00 – 2:30, Center for Teaching and Learning.
  This workshop equips participants with a practical intervention model, Question-Persuade-Refer, that can be used to provide life-saving crisis support to individuals who may be considering suicide


• Mental Health Matters: Foundations
  Tuesday, October 8, 1:00 – 2:30, Center for Teaching and Learning
  This introductory workshop will provide participants with basic information to help better understand and support mental health for our students and our campus.


• Collegiate Substance Use and Student Support
  Tuesday, November 12, 1:00 – 2:00, Center for Teaching and Learning
  This seminar focuses on the realities of substance use as a widespread community health concern, establishing open and honest dialogues with students about substances, and how to create recovery-ready communities that meet the unique needs of UAB students.

This 15 – 20 minute Overview of Services presentation provides students with an overview and demonstration of the many mental health resources available to them for free at UAB, including how to schedule an appointment and how to access the free digital mental health tools.

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This 90-minute workshop equips participants with a practical intervention model that can be used to provide life-saving crisis support to students who may be considering suicide.

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This 50 minute workshop teaches students about resiliency provides participants with tools and a framework to build and grow personal resilience.

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This 50-to-90-minute workshop engages students in focusing on the multiple and unique aspects of college life that can significantly influence overall wellbeing and college success. Best practices for wellness are identified and explored.

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This full-day in-depth workshop teaches participants common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, how to interact with a person in crisis, and connect them with help, and additional information on trauma, substance use, and self-care. After completing a 2-hour, self-paced online course, attendees participate in a 5- to 6-hour Instructor-led training in person.

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This introductory 50-to-90-minute workshop provides participants with basic information to help better understand and support mental health for our students and our campus. The workshop is customizable for your department and faculty.

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This is a voluntary course you can take and earn Mental Health Advocate badges at UAB. The UAB Enterprise Mental Health Advocate Badge Program offers a platform for individuals to showcase their commitment to promoting mental health within the UAB community. By proudly displaying a Mental Health Advocate Badge, you can inspire others to prioritize well-being in their own lives and contribute to a culture that promotes mental health for all. For questions or concerns contact Angela Stowe, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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This is an LMS (UAB Learning Management System) course for UAB faculty and staff. This course offers a platform to showcase your commitment to promoting mental health within the UAB community. UAB Mental Health Advocates play a vital role in encouraging others to seek support when needed. And by proudly displaying a Mental Health Advocate Badge, you can inspire others to prioritize well-being in their own lives and contribute to a culture that promotes mental health for all.

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Every enrolled UAB student is assigned the Blazers Bounce Back course in Canvas. The course is focused on stress management, resiliency skills, and the support services available to students at UAB. Students may participate in this self-directed course on their own. Faculty may also assign this course to students as part of a course requirement. For questions or concerns contact Angela Stowe, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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This course serves as a resource hub for faculty, advisors, staff, graduate assistants, and any others at UAB who engage with students. The course is voluntary and self-directed. Videos, resources, handouts, links, and strategies are provided so you have the tools you need to recognize mental health concerns, respond to students who may have mental health concerns, and refer them to the appropriate resources for help and support. For questions or concerns contact Angela Stowe, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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