Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved.

The MHFA Canada evidence based program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague.

• Preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others.
• Provide help to prevent the mental health problem from developing into a more serious state.
• Promote the recovery of good mental health.
• Provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem.

   

• Substance related disorders
• Mood related disorders
• Anxiety and trauma related disorders
• Psychotic disorders

Crisis first aid skills for the following situations are learned:

• Substance overdose
• Suicidal behaviour
• Panic attack
• Acute stress reaction
• Psychotic episode

Mental Health First Aid for Adults who Interact with Youth: MHFA Adults who Interact with Youth is intended for an adult audience whose primary focus is youth (aged 14-25). In addition to the four most common disorders discussed in MHFA BASIC, this course includes instruction about eating disorders and deliberate self-injury. Participants who take this course are well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with the young people in their lives, including at schools, extra-curricular activities, social services, family, friends, and communities.

We will discuss the following: 

• Substance use disorders
• Mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Psychotic disorders
• Eating disorders
• Deliberate self-injury  

   

Crisis first aid skills for the following situations are learned:

• Substance overdose
• Suicidal behaviour
• Panic attack
• Acute stress reaction
• Psychotic episode

 MHFA workshop is held on two consecutive days and participants must attend both days.

The cost for the workshop is $203.40 per participant (HST included).

 MHFA Basic October 16 & 17th 2019

 MHFA Youth January 21 & 22nd 2020

 8:30 am - 4:30 pm/ both days

How to register

Participant space is limited; therefore we ask that you meet the deadline registration date to secure your registration.

To register, complete the registration form and send along with payment to the Canadian Mental Health Association at 329 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON K6J 3R1.

A registration confirmation letter will be sent to you 1 week prior to the training date and will include any necessary information pertaining to the training.

Please notify us if you have any special dietary requirements or have any needs concerning mobility, audio or visual accessibility.

Should you require further information please feel free to call 613-933-5845, ext. 282, or email at Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.