Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved. The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend, or a colleague.

The program does not teach people how to be therapists. It does teach people how to:

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems

• Provide initial help

• Guide a person towards appropriate professional help

DATES: February 1-2, 2020

LOCATION: Dartmouth, NS

INSTRUCTOR: St. John Ambulance

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 849 for more information.