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Join us for a free mental health training. The ֱ State University Center for Public Policy and Health is hosting a live virtual A.I.D. (Awareness-Interaction-Direction) training, where you will learn essential skills to recognize signs of mental distress in others, have a compassionate conversation with someone in distress, and provide direction to resources. This training is suitable for anyone interested in building their understanding and awareness of mental health.

The training is free but registration is required.

Before becoming a student at ֱ State University, Richard Hlavaty served in the U.S. Marine Corps. One of his two combat tours was in Afghanistan (pictured). (Photo provided by Richard Hlavaty)

Richard Hlavaty of Montgomery, Alabama, served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2006 to 2010, completing two combat tours, one in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. When he looked for a college to attend, Hlavaty chose ֱ State University, a decision influenced by the university’s designation as a Military Friendly® School.“As a veteran, entering college can feel like stepping into a completely different world, so knowing that ֱ State has a strong reputation for supporting veterans gave me confidence that I would not be navigating that transition alone,” Hlavaty told ֱ State Today. “I...

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