Responding to Mental Distress

Issued by Dalhousie University

Earners of the "Responding to Mental Distress" microcredential can identify signs of mental distress in others and the appropriate ways to respond, including the types of conversations to have with the person in distress, where/how to access resources, and what to encourage for appropriate self-care.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Paid

Skills

Compassionate Communications
Encouraging Mental Wellness
Identifying Distress

Earning Criteria

Earners of this microcredential engaged with a scenario to correctly identify ways to recognize and respond to common signs of mental distress in a workplace context. When presented with alternative responses to a colleague in distress, the learner chose an appropriate action 100% of the time. This was assessed through a standardized multiple-choice, online assessment.

Standards

Peer Support Canada