MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

Often over looked, mental health is just as important as physical health. Knowing how to spot signs and symptoms could help others mental health and could even save their life.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trains people to recognise signs of mental health issues, offer initial support, and guide individuals toward professional help, much like physical first aid helps with injuries, but without diagnosing or treating. Certified MHFAiders learn to listen nonjudgmentally, provide reassurance, and use action plans like ALGEE (Approach, Listen, Give reassurance, Encourage professional help, Encourage self-help) to support someone in distress or crisis, helping to reduce stigma and build supportive communities and workplaces.