Mental Health First Aid Course

Standard Mental Health First Aid Course

MHFA Mental Health First Aid (Shanghai, China)

The course aims to equip adults with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to identify, understand, and respond to friends, family, colleagues, or other adults experiencing mental health issues or crises.

✅ Early Intervention

Recognize warning signs of mental health issues in other adults.

✅ Providing Support

Learn skills for open, supportive conversations about mental health.

✅ Crisis Management

Respond to various crisis situations where adults may be at risk of harm.

✅ Reducing Stigma

Reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues and increase support for affected adults.

Introduction to the Mental Health First Aid Course

The Standard Mental Health First Aid Course teaches participants how to offer initial support to adults who may be experiencing mental health issues or crises until professional help is available or the crisis is resolved.

Participants will learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues in adults, how to recognize and respond to emerging or worsening mental health problems, and available treatment and support options.

Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, participants learn how to approach someone they care about and engage in conversation regarding their concerns. Participants will also learn how to provide initial support and information and encourage the individual to seek professional help or other assistance.

Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders, equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to offer mental health information and support when it is needed most.

Why Choose the Standard Mental Health First Aid Course - MHFA Mental Health First Aid

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

✅ Identify signs and symptoms of mental health issues in adults
✅ Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate mental health first aid conversations
✅ Understand barriers to seeking help and how to overcome them
✅ Assess a range of crisis situations and provide initial support
✅ Understand the prevalence, impact, risk factors, and available treatment and support for mental illness
✅ Practice self-care as a Mental Health First Aider

Target Audience for the Mental Health First Aid Course

Suitable for individuals, workplaces of all sizes, as well as volunteers and community groups. Any adult (18 years and above) may participate.

Content of the Mental Health First Aid Course

This course covers common and debilitating mental health issues and crises.

Participants learn how to provide mental health first aid to adults in various situations, including:

✅ Depression
✅ Anxiety
✅ Psychosis
✅ Substance misuse
✅ Suicidal thoughts and behaviors
✅ Panic attacks
✅ Non-suicidal self-injury
✅ Traumatic events

Duration of the Mental Health First Aid Course

12 hours

Mental Health First Aid Certification

At the end of the course, you may complete a short assessment to become a certified Mental Health First Aider.

Course Inquiries

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