
Mental Health First Aid (In-Person)
Mental Health First Aid (In-Person)
Learning Objectives
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis.
Course participants will learn how to recognize signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis and encourage that person to:
Talk about declines in their mental well-being
Discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being
Reach out to these support
Assist in a mental health or substance use crisis
Use MHFA actions to maintain one’s own mental well-being
Course Outline
Section 1: Mental Health & Stigma
What is MHFA?
Why is MHFA needed and what is the role of a first aider?
Key terms, language, and concepts
Impact of stigma on mental well-being
The range of changes that may indicate a decline in mental well-being
Introduction to MHFA Actions – ALGEES
Section 2: Substance-Related Disorders
What is a substance-related disorder?
Signs and symptoms
Risk factors
MHFA for substance-related problems
Crisis first aid for overdose
Treatment and resources
Section 3: Mood-Related Disorders
What is a mood-related disorder?
Types of mood-related disorders
Signs and symptoms
Risk factors
Substance use and mood disorders
Suicide in Canada
MHFA for mood-related problems
Reasons for non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI)
MHFA for non-suicidal self-injury
Treatment and resources
Section 4: Anxiety and Trauma-Related Disorders
What are anxiety and trauma-related disorders?
Types of anxiety and trauma-related disorders
Signs and symptoms
Risk factors
Substance use and anxiety disorders
MHFA for anxiety and trauma-related problems
Crisis first aid for panic attacks
Crisis first aid for acute stress reactions
Treatment and resources
Section 5: Psychotic Disorders
What is a psychotic disorder?
Types of psychotic disorders
Signs and symptoms
Risk factors
Substance use and psychotic disorders
Crisis first aid for psychotic episodes
COVID-19 Precautions:
All in-person trainings offered by Oaks Mental Health follow current provincial guidelines. Mask wearing is recommended and there will be hand sanitizer available.
Our regular refund policy will be waived for anyone unable to attend due to illness.