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Mental Health First Aid – Basic

Learn how to help with substance, mood, anxiety and trauma-related disorders.

Mental Health Commission of Canada
In Person
12-14 hours
 

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Basic is intended for adults interacting with adults (18 years and older). This course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance related, mood related, anxiety and trauma related, and psychotic disorders. Participants who take this course are well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with their family, friends, communities, and workplaces. This course is not training to be a counsellor, therapist or mental health professional.

Length of Course: 12 – 14 Hours

Certification

  • Mental Health Commission of Canada
  • Recertification recommended every 2-3 years

Course Outline

  • Learn First Aid for different Mental Health areas including Substance-related disorders, Mood-related disorders, Anxiety and trauma-related disorders and Psychotic disorders
  • Increase your awareness of the signs and symptoms of the most common mental health problems
  • Decrease stigmas or misconceptions related to mental health
  • Increase your confidence interacting with someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis
  • Learn to assist individuals developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis

*The cost of this course may be covered by some employers as it relates to workplace health and safety and professional development.

Mental Health First Aid - Basic
December 31 / 8am - 4pm
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Mental Health First Aid - Basic PENDING
December 31 / 8am - 4pm
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Upcoming Classes
December 31
8am - 4pm
Mental Health First Aid - Basic
1/20
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December 31
8am - 4pm
Mental Health First Aid - Basic PENDING
5/20
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CLASS TESTIMONIALS

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“I have taken 2 courses and never really understood why CPR was done. The instructor explained what breaths and compressions actually do. I really appreciated this...Loved Jeopardy!”
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“I liked the scenarios and the chance to practice ‘real life’ situations- it’s way more effective in solidifying the steps than just reading.”
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