Adults

Why choose a first aid mental health course

As adults, we often find ourselves in various roles and relationships, such as being a parent, partner, friend, relative, colleague, or manager. It is crucial to recognize that our loved ones may encounter challenging situations at different stages of life. However, amidst our responsibilities, it is equally important to prioritize our mental and emotional well-being.

It is essential to ask ourselves: Am I ready? Do I possess the necessary knowledge and skills to provide initial mental health support? Am I confident in initiating conversations with individuals who may be experiencing crises such as suicidal ideation or panic attacks?

Similar to physical first aid, acquiring mental health first aid training equips us with the right knowledge and skills to:

  • Recognize signs of mental health issues
  • Provide initial support. Foster empathy and understanding
  • Encourage help-seeking behavior
  • Take care of our own mental well-being
  • Know how to handle a crisis and maybe save a life
  • Build your knowledge

    Get trained through various evidence-based and well-researched programs that equip you to be an MHFAider

  • Get the skills

    Ready to perform initial ‘first aid’ for those who experience emotional and mental health distress

  • Be a part of the MHFAiders Community

    Get support and updated resources to continue enhancing your knowledge and skills as a Mental Health First Aider

Easy steps to get trained

  • Choose a course

    Select from various virtual or face-to-face courses

  • Enrol

    Enter a few essential details to get your sit

  • Become an MHFAider

    Show up for your training

Choose a Course

What Our Learners Are Saying

Read the notes left from MHFA India Learners on their experience.

  • Has given me a fresh perspective about MH and also the given me tools to help those who are affected by it to overcome it.

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    Air Asia

    Raamish

  • A truly an eye opener from the common words that we use commonly and look at mental health without any judgements.

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    OSB

    Arjun Arun

  • Practical course that
    can be used both in
    personal and professional life.

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    Air Asia

    Clare Shunmugam

  • It was completely a new learning for me. I wish to do more advance certification.

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    Cholamandalam

    Rakesh Tripathi

  • An eye opening session that helped me understand how important mental health is.

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    BECHTEL

    Rajoshree Maitra

  • I am more confident that I understand this topic more, have become more empathetic and willing to help more.

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    P&G

    Sushree Suman

  • Overall very useful course, not only in
    office but even in day to day life.

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    STANTEC

    Vrushali Kulkarni

  • The instructor explained the topics by making easy to it understand. found her knowledgeable and showed the expertise in the subject.

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    BECHTEL

    Vrushali Kulkarni

  • The instructor has a unique style of presenting the case
    studies and cascade down to each and every step diligently.
    Her knowledge base is vast, and I learned
    a lot from her.

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    BECHTEL

    Nivedita

  • The instructor has covered all the relevant topics and she made the session more effective by live role plays. She was very
    composed and calm and never hesitate to give real life examples.

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    Cholamandalam

    Rakesh Tripathi

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