Mental Health First Aid

Name: Mental Health First Aid
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The 2-day Mental Health First Aid course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance related, mood related, anxiety and trauma related, and psychotic disorders.

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Duration

2 Days

Course Details

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 or substance use crisis.

The 2-day Mental Health First Aid course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance related, mood related, anxiety and trauma related, and psychotic disorders.

Participants who take this course will be well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with their family, friends, communities, and workplaces. This course is certified by the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

Learn How To:

Recognize signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis
Have conversations that encourage a person to talk about their mental well-being, discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being, and reach out to these supports
Assist in a mental health or substance-use crisis situation
Check in with one’s own mental well-being and take action as needed

Attendance for the full two days is required to receive a certificate.

As people, we are connected by our shared histories, experiences, and emotions. We grow by coming together. Welcome to Recovery College YVR.

What Is A Recovery College?

A Recovery College (RC) is based on a successful community mental health model from the UK, focusing on personal recovery in mental health and well-being. Recovery is considered to be a process; one that is unique to each individual and involves a self-directed pursuit of purpose, connectedness, and well-being.

There is no single definition of recovery for people with mental health and/or substance use challenges, however; definitions that exist emphasize hope, meaning, resilience, empowerment and a belief that it is possible for people with mental health and/or substance use challenges to live a satisfying life, regardless of the challenges they face.

RC’s offer an innovative learning space where anyone can access free courses to learn, gain new skills, and connect with others in their community. Despite being modeled after a traditional college, there are no tests at a RC, admission is free, and everyone is welcome.

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