MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (MHFA)
Training type – Licenced
Overview: MHFA is the help given to someone experiencing a mental health problem before professional help is obtained.
Course content:
How to….
preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others
provide help to prevent the mental health problem developing into a more serious state
promote the recovery of good mental health
provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem
raise awareness of mental issues in the community
reduce stigma and discrimination