Mental Health First Aid

The YMCA of Regina has identified Mental Health as a priority for the communities we serve. We will now be offering Mental Health First Aid courses!

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem, experiencing the worsening of an existing mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis.

Just like physical first aid is provided until medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate support is found or until the crisis is resolved.

If you are interested in booking a Mental Health First Aid course for your organization or business, please complete the MHFA Inquiry form below.

Why take A Mental Health First Aid Course?

“There is a stigma associated with mental health problems. Evidence shows that taking an MHFA course reduces the social distance between the participant and someone experiencing a mental health problem.

worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Just like physical first aid is provided until medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate support is found or until the crisis is resolved.

One person in five will experience a mental health problem this year. Evidence shows that MHFA course participants increase their awareness of signs and symptoms of the most common mental health problems.

The most difficult part of intervening is knowing what to say. Evidence shows that taking an MHFA course increases the confidence participants have in engaging someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.”