Mental Health First Aid and Crisis Intervention

Hello and Welcome to our Mental Health First Aid Course. The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and respond to mental health crises. This course provides practical strategies to offer initial support and guide individuals towards professional help.

It aims to reduce stigma, increase mental health awareness, and promote a supportive environment in communities, workplaces, and educational settings. Course Objectives and OverviewUnderstand the principles and importance of mental health first aid. Recognize the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues.

Develop skills to provide initial support and reassurance to individuals in distress. Learn appropriate actions and strategies for different mental health crises. Gain knowledge of professional and self-help resources available for mental health support.

Promote a culture of mental health awareness and stigma reduction. Mental health first aidApproach and react to people in mental health crisis Mental health stigmasChildhood mental healthMedication and therapy in the treatment of mental illnessMood disordersSelf harm and suicide Social attitudes towards mental illnessMental health in the workplaceSchizophreniaPersonality disordersEating and sleeping disordersStress and anxiety disordersMental health legislation and services.