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We offer mental health training, support, and workshops. The Mental Health First Aid Canada 12 hour Basic for Adults workshop has been delivered to over 150,000 Canadians and is taught in 27 countries. The counseling designation in our Facebook category was given by Facebook and does not indicate we offer counseling services. The support offered by us is a unique blend of custom support and needs-analyses with individuals or group clients. Resulting in a level of support that enhances the recipient's journey towards the recovery or contentment desired.
DESCRIPTION of Mental Health First Aid:
The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course was developed to help people provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
The philosophy behind MHFA Canada is that mental health crisis, such as suicidal and self-harming actions, may be avoided through early intervention. If crisis do arise, then members of the public can take action that may reduce the harm that could result.
Most mental disorders develop gradually. The early signs and symptoms of developing mental health problems will be different from the more established clinical profiles which are reflected later in life. Therefore, the information in this course is meant to assist individuals in the identification of mental health problems and appropriate first aid intervention strategies. Everyone can benefit from a Mental health First Aid course, those who find this course beneficial include; education professionals, health providers, parents, employees, supervisors and managers, those who interact with the public, and anyone who desires to learn what to do when interacting with a person who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
The following mental health problems are covered:
· Mood Disorders
· Anxiety disorders
· Psychosis
· Substance Use Disorder
The following mental health crisis situations are covered:
· Suicidal behaviour
· Overdoses
· Panic Attacks
· Reactions to traumatic events
· Psychotic episodes
COURSE OUTLINE
Session 1: Mental Health and Mental Illness
· What is Mental Health First Aid?
· Why Mental Health First Aid?
· Common mental health problems
· The five basic actions of mental health first aid
· Treatment and resources
Session 2: Substance Related Disorders
· What is a Substance-Related Disorder?
· Signs and symptoms
· Types of Substance-Related Disorders
· Types of substances
· Mental Health First Aid for substance-related disorders
· Crisis first aid for overdose
· Treatment and resources
Session 3: Mood Disorders
· What is a mood disorder?
· Types of mood disorders
· Signs and symptoms of mood disorders
· Risk factors for mood disorders
· Mood disorders and substance use
· Su***de in Canada
· Crisis first aid for suicidal behaviour
· Mental health first aid for depression
· Treatment and resources
Session 4: Anxiety Disorders
· What are anxiety disorders?
· Symptoms of anxiety disorders
· Types of anxiety disorders
· Risk factors for anxiety disorders
· Anxiety disorders and substance use
· Crisis first aid for panic attacks
· Crisis first aid for acute stress reaction
· Mental health first aid for anxiety disorders
· Treatment and resources
Session 5: Psychotic Disorders
· What are psychotic disorders?
· Symptoms of psychotic disorders
· Types of psychotic disorders
· Risk factors for psychosis
· Psychosis and substance use
· Crisis first aid for acute psychosis
· Mental health first aid for psychosis
· Treatment and resources
MHFA Canada teaches mental health first aid skills. The course does not train people to be therapists, counselors or mental health professionals.
