Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
There is stigma associated with mental health problems. Evidence shows that taking an MHFA courses reduces social distance between the participant and someone experiencing a mental health problem. worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.
Mental Health Commission of Canada
What You Will Learn
MMHFA is a 2-day workshop that opens up discussions about a variety of mental disorders. Explanations of mental health, mental illness and mental health problems will be explored along with information about effective interventions and methods to access professional help for a person you are caring for.
How It Works
Workshop Length: 2-day workshop, 7 hours per day
Workshop Format: In-person and virtual available
Affiliations: Mental Health Commission of Canada
Notes: Available to anybody over age 16
About
Course participants will learn how to recognize signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis and encourage that person to:
- Talk about declines in their mental well-being
- Discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being
- Reach out to these supports
- Assist in a mental health or substance use crisis
- Use MHFA actions to maintain one’s own mental well-being