A.I.D. (Awareness.Interation.Direction) Mental Health Awareness Training

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A.I.D. Mental Health Awareness Training 

A.I.D. (Awareness, Interaction, Direction) is an evidence-based 60- or 90-minute mental health awareness training.

  • Participants learn to recognize signs that someone is experiencing distress,
  • how to have a supportive conversation, and
  • how to locate and direct them to the appropriate resources.

Participants will engage in discussions about mental health, terminology and stigma. A key component is practice using the A.I.D. action plan through scenarios. The 90-minute training contains an additional module on self-care.  

A.I.D. was developed by the Center for Public Policy and Health at Kent State University.
Learn more here: https://www.kent.edu/mhsu/AID 

If you are interested in learning more about A.I.D. or setting up a training for your group or organization, please contact Kendra Lewis at Kendra.Lewis@unh.edu

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Check out our upcoming A.I.D. trainings below! 

2025

August 21 (10-11:30)

September 16 ( 1:30-3:00)

October 21 (10-11:30)

November 18 (1:30-3:00)

December 16 (10-11:30)

Jan. 13 (1:30-3)

Feb. 17 (1:30-3)

March 19 (1:30-3)

April 16 (1:30-3)

May 19 (1:30-3)

June 16 (10-11:30)

July 14 (1:30-3:00)

August 18 (10-11:30)

Sept. 15 (1:30-3:00)

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