MHFA programs and courses are evidence based training, which teach mental health first aid skills to members of the public and prepare instructors who are trained and accredited individuals to deliver MHFA courses to communities and workplaces across the country. The concept of MHFA is that people should be taught on how to perform basic ‘first aid’ for those showing signs of mental health distress, just as they are commonly taught first aid for physical conditions.
International Community
A universal mental health program present in more than 25 countries counting over 3 million trained Mental Health First Aiders.
Evidence Based
Grounded in research and rigorously tested by experts with inputs from people with lived experience of mental health issues.
Adapted & Acculturated
A training that reflect the Indian Mental Health status and sources that makes first Aid skills easy to practice.
Accredited Qualification
Recognizes MHFA knowledge and skills for a period of 3 years. You can become a Mental Health First Aid Officer at your workplace.
Educates and Skills Public
We all have mental health. Through education and quality awareness we can improve our mental health and that of our society.
Life Changing Experience
Some lives have been saved and many changed, because of the impact of Mental Health First Aiders.
Where It Started
The MHFA course was originally developed at the Centre for Mental Health Research at the Australian National University in Canberra. The original Australian version of the manual was written by Betty Kitchener and Professor Anthony Jorm in 2000. Since then, it has evolved into a global movement with licensed programs in more than 25 countries and counting. You can find out more about international MHFA programs at mhfainternational.org. MHFA is now available to Indian citizens and communities.
Who Can Benefit from the Training
Any individual 18 years and above! Some of the communities that can benefit directly from the training include:
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