Course description

In this course, faculty will explore their role in supporting students with mental health concerns. Participants will learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of student distress, implement strategies to respond compassionately, and gain a better understanding of when and how to refer students to appropriate supports. To better understand the nuances of these interactions, teaching scenarios specific to student mental health will be explored and discussed.

Course details

Hours: 6
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

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This course is part of the following micro-credential(s):


Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Fall 2023 registration opens July 24, 2023. Winter 2024 registration opens November 27, 2023.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery