Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)Training
The central aim is to improve the Mental Health Literacy (MHL) of individuals and organizations.
About Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Mental Health First Aid was created in Australia in 2001 by Betty Kitchener, a nurse specializing in health education, and Dr. Anthony Jorm, a respected mental health literacy professor from Melbourne University, Australia’s number one ranked university.
MHFA is a well evaluated mental health literacy program. To date, 16 randomized controlled trials have shown the MHFA program to be highly effective in raising the MHL of its participants. The program is in 22 countries with over 2 million people worldwide trained as MHFA first aiders.
Teaching participants and upcoming certified aiders to become aware of the warning signs of mental health challenges. Engage in experiential activities to build understanding of the impact of mental health challenges on individuals and families. Learn the MHFA action plan and how to effectively apply it.
What Does it Do?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) equips individuals and organizations with the skills to identify and assist someone who is developing a mental health challenge or is experiencing a mental health crisis such as panic attacks, bouts of depression, difficulties with expatriate adjustment or the aftereffects of trauma or bereavement.
Why is it Important?
Just as with physical first aid, in all situations, the goal is to provide support until appropriate professional help arrives.
How will this Help?
The central aim is to improve the Mental Health Literacy (MHL) of individuals and organizations, defined as the ability to be sensitively aware and respond with skill to people experiencing mental and emotional challenges, and facilitate appropriate action.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training
Next Date: TBD
Open to the Community
The course will consist of methods, theory, interactive examples and self care!
Request a Mental Health First Aid Training for your organization.
Let’s partner together on reducing the stigma around mental health and empower our organizations through education and awareness.