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The Concept of MHFA

Mental Health First Aid is a training program that teaches participants how to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health issues, provide initial support, and guide individuals toward professional help when necessary. Developed by Australian mental health educators Betty Kitchener and Anthony Jorm in 2000, MHFA has since been adopted by countries worldwide, including the UK, USA, and Canada.

Just as first aid does not make one a doctor, MHFA does not train individuals to be therapists or counsellors. Instead, it empowers people to act as a bridge between someone in distress and the professional help they may need. MHFA courses generally cover a wide range of mental health conditions and crises, teaching people how to offer non-judgmental, compassionate support.

Objectives of Mental Health First Aid

The primary goals of MHFA are to:

• Identify early signs of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and eating disorders.
• Provide assistance during a mental health crisis (e.g., a panic attack, suicidal ideation, or severe depression).
• Guide individuals toward professional resources and support networks.
• Reduce stigma surrounding mental health by fostering understanding and encouraging open conversations.
• Promote self-care and well-being among participants, ensuring they can look after their mental health while helping others.

White Rose Training is delighted to offer Mental Health First Aider Training in Leeds and across Yorkshire with their fully qualified MHFA England Trainer.

With MHFA England® training you will be accessing the very best evidence based MHFA® course available.

Our training is grounded in research and developed with clinical practitioners. It is proven to increase MHFAiders confidence in supporting people with mental health issues.

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