Mental Health First Aid Certification

What You’ll Learn

• Identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Learn the risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems.
• Obtain the skills needed to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
• Gain valuable information about depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and addiction disorders.
• Strategies to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
• A 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis.
• Where to turn for help — professional, peer, and self-help resources.
• Shareable Certificate upon completion

Course Format and Environment

• Course videos and readings
• Discussion topics, exercises, and other activities
• Practice helping skills
• Case study examples
• Public and Private courses available (Please note private courses require a minimum of 5 people and a maximum of 15)

Who Should Attend

Mental Health First Aid is a life skills course that is applicable to all individuals. We recommend everyone in your organization take this course to ensure your team has the tools to notice mental health challenges. At minimum, we recommend two representatives from your Human Resources / People Operations receive their MHFA certification.

Prerequisites

No degree or experience required.