Accredited by the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

What is Mental Health First Aid: Standard?

  • An Award Winning Global Program

    The Mental Health First Aid program has garnered widespread international recognition through its award-winning initiatives.

  • Accredited Continuing Education

    Mental Health First Aid Standard fulfills 9 hours of continuing education requirements.

  • Empirically Proven

    Since its inception in 2000, Mental Health First Aid International has committed to evidence-based training, with courses independently reviewed globally.

  • Globally Recognized

    Mental Health First Aid is a global program with over 7 million trained participants and 67,000 instructors in 29 countries.

  • Expert Informed

    The Mental Health First Aid course is informed by guidelines shaped by a diverse group including people with lived experience, caregivers, and experts.

Key Objectives of MHFA: Standard

Mental Health First Aid: Adults Supporting Adults

  • Approximately 2-hours

    • What is MHFA and why is it needed?

    • What is the role of a MHFAider?

    • Key terms and concepts.

    • Stigma and mental well-being.

    • The range of changes that may indicate a decline in mental health.

    • Signs and symptoms of mental health decline.

  • 3.5-hours

    • Discussing stigma and recovery.

    • Communicating without judgment.

    • Understanding depression and anxiety.

    • Guidelines for MHFA for cross-cultural competencies.

    • Applying ALGEES to scenarios - substance use problems, depression and anxiety.

  • 3.5-hours

    • Preparing for challenges and resistance

    • Understanding the causes of challenges and resistance

    • Difference between a crisis and an emergency

    • Safety planning for crisis and emergency

    • Self-stigma and self-care

  • Reactive Training: Provides the skills needed to recognize mental health distress and deliver immediate aid until professional help arrives.

    • Virtual & in-person training

    • 9 hours of training

    Key Benefits

    • Help recognize signs and symptoms of mental health decline

    • Develop the skills and confidence to support

    Designed for

    • General population

    • Industry professionals

    • Suitable for everyone