For Stevens students, getting mental health first aid certified is a fantastic experience, and here are some things I have learned as a result.
1. Women are predisposed to anxiety – it’s not clear if women are predisposed to anxiety because of our genetics or because the world is scary for women but I found it interesting.
2. 1 out of 10 people have been diagnosed with a mental illness – it’s good to recognize this because it can help eliminate stigma.
3. It’s important to reach out to people displaying signs of struggling, but never force someone to open up to you. – if you notice any sudden changes in your friends let them know you noticed it.
4. You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make them drink – if your friend is not ready to receive help it’s okay don’t force them (unless it’s a crisis) but support them and let them know you’re there for them if they need to talk.
5. Get free therapy with Uwill – https://app.uwill.com/ (https://app.uwill.com/) until April 1, 2025
6. CAPS Mental Health Crisis Support – 201.216.5177 staffed 24 hours a day
7. CAPS Contact Information: Phone: 201.216.5177
Fax: 201.216.5629
E-mail: caps@stevens.edu (mailto:caps@stevens.edu) CAPS Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 9am – 8pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am-5pm
8. If you are interested in getting mhfa certified, express your interest & reach out to dsosa@stevens.edu
The opinions expressed in this article are the writer’s own and do not reflect the views of Her Campus.
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Stevens chapter.