# Mental Health First Aid

MHFA Basic is a training course for adults interacting with adults 18 and older. It covers the four most common mental health disorders: substance-related, anxiety and trauma-related, mood-related, and psychotic-related. Participants learn the five basic actions of Mental Health First Aid, along with signs and symptoms, risk factors, crisis first aid, treatment, and resources. Benefits include increased awareness of mental health problems, decreased stigma, and greater confidence in supporting individuals experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.

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| Campuses | Timmins |

## Prerequisites

- Intended for adults interacting with adults (18 years and older)

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<small>Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/mental-health-first-aid/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/mental-health-first-aid/)</small>
