Standard Mental Health First Aid Course
Empowering Adults to Support Mental Health with Confidence
The Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course is designed for any adult interested in gaining practical skills to support others facing mental health challenges or crises. Whether you’re a manager, HR professional, carer, or simply someone who wants to make a difference—this course provides you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to assist effectively.
Flexible Course Delivery Options
We offer three structured learning pathways to suit diverse learning needs and schedules:
- Face-to-Face training (12 hours)
- Blended Face-to-Face (self-paced online learning + in-person sessions)
- Blended Online (7 hours online self-learning + 2 x 2.5hrs Zoom)
Courses are available in English, Cantonese (廣東話), and Putonghua (普通话).
For group bookings or language-specific enquiries, please contact us.
What You Will Learn
This internationally recognised course equips participants with a practical, evidence-based action plan to support someone experiencing mental health difficulties, until appropriate professional help is received or the situation improves.
Topics Include:
- How to recognise signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults
- Effective ways to approach, listen, and respond to someone in distress
- Where and how to seek appropriate professional support
- Strategies supported by research on what helps and what doesn’t
- How to assist in a mental health crisis
This is a training and education programme, not therapy or counselling. It is focused on learning how to provide first aid to others—similar to physical first aid, but for mental health.
Mental Health Conditions Covered
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Challenges associated with alcohol and other drug use
Crisis Situations Covered
You will learn how to provide first aid for:
- Suicidal thoughts or behaviours
- Panic attacks
- Responses to traumatic events
- Severe psychotic episodes
- Intoxication or overdose
- Aggressive or unsafe behaviour
Why Choose Positive Wellbeing Limited?
At Positive Wellbeing Limited, we bring years of professional experience in wellbeing and mental health training across Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and Mainland China. Our facilitators are accredited and committed to creating safe learning environments. Our course is grounded in best practice and guided by the latest research and lived experience.
We work with companies and community organisations, tailoring solutions to your setting and team.
Interested in Learning More?
To explore session availability or customise a wellbeing programme for your team, email training@positivewellbeinghk.com or book a call today.