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
Check out our upcoming A.I.D. trainings below!
2025
2026
Articles
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Events
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January 13, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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January 22, 2026, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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January 29, 2026, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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February 6, 2026, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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February 11, 2026, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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February 17, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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March 25, 2026, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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March 26, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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April 16, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Resources
Mental health challenges have been increasing over the last few years. Approximately 1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness, and that rate is just s...
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Our Farmers are Struggling, Farmer mental health challenges can result in loss of life, reduced ability to perform farm duties, lowered farmer quality...
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Information on becoming a Mental Health First Aid® Instructor.
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