Mental Health First Aid
Since its inception in 2000, Mental Health First Aid has evolved into a global movement that shows no signs of stopping.
- Over 6 Million people trained globally & counting…
- Over 24 countries have now adopted MHFA…
- Hong Kong was one of the first countries outside Australia to introduce MHFA courses in 2009, The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong is the licensed provider for Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China.
Using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan, Mental Health First Aid courses equip people with the knowledge and skills to recognize mental health problems and to confidently provide the appropriate information and support to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
You will learn how to...
- Intervene early: Recognise the warning signs of mental health problems
- Provide skills: Provide the skills needed to speak to a young person about their mental health
- Respond in a crisis: Respond in crisis situations where a young person may be at risk of harm
- Reduce stigma: Reduce stigma and increase support for people with mental health problems
Why Complete a MHFA Course?
- CONFIDENCE TO HELP – You will learn the knowledge and skills to offer first aid for a mental health problem.
- EVIDENCE-BASED – MHFA courses are evidence based and go through a process of continuous evaluation.
- ACTION PLAN – Learn the ALGEE Action Plan and be equipped to help an individual with a mental health problem.
- GLOBAL COMMUNITY – Join a global community at the forefront of mental health
Research has shown that MHFA Training is associated with:
- Knowledge: Improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments, and appropriate first aid strategies.
- Confidence: Confidence in providing first aid to a person experiencing a mental health problem.
- De-Stigmatising: Decreases in stigmatizing attitudes.
- Increased Support: Increases in the amount and type of support provided to others
Mental Health First Aid is good for companies...
To stay competitive, companies always focus on developing strategies to generate more profit and improve business operation efficiency. However, employee wellbeing is crucial to driving sustainable growth. Workplace mental health cannot be neglected as happy employees can boost team spirit in order to have a stable workforce, deliver excellent customer service and bring in more businesses.
To show the concerns of your employees, we highly recommend providing employer-sponsored training courses to them. Just a small investment and you will see a great impact for the corporation and individuals!
