New Jersey S945 mandates mental health first aid training for school psychologists and counselors.
New Jersey S945 requires school psychologists and school counselors to complete mental health first aid training. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, must establish or approve a training course consisting of at least eight hours. Topics include identifying and responding to signs of mental health illnesses and substance use disorders, risk factors, warning signs, and interventions. The course must be updated every three years.
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