We believe anyone can be a mental health first aider when enabled with safe and effective tools.

What Does Mental Health First Aid Mean?

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem, experiencing the worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.

Just like physical first aid is provided until medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate support is found or until the crisis is resolved. Please note: MHFA does not teach participants to become therapists or counsellors. Rather, it provides the skills, knowledge and attitudes that allow someone to offer effective first aid intervention.

Benefits of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Mental Health First Aid:

Engages confidently where a person may be a danger to themselves or others.
Provides help to prevent the mental health problem from developing into a more serious state.
Promotes the recovery of good mental health.
Provides comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem.
Provides understanding and assists in reducing the stigma around mental health.

What types of crisis interventions are covered?

Participants are taught how to provide effective crisis intervention in a variety of situations:

Anxiety Related Disorders
Mood Related Disorders
Suicidal Behaviour

Substance Related Disorders
Acute Stress Reaction
Psychotic Episodes

An important component of Mental Health First Aid training is the opportunity to practice the intervention strategy rather than to just learn about it. This simple experience can make it easier to apply the knowledge in a real-life situation.

In addition to crisis interventions, participants learn how to have confident and effective conversations about mental health, regardless of whether someone is in crisis or not. This includes recognizing the signs and symptoms of an emerging mental health problem or noticing a change in someone’s behaviour and starting a conversation with that person.

What’s Involved in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification?

MHFA is an interactive workshop that teaches participants to recognize the signs that a person may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis and how to provide initial help and guide the person to appropriate professional resources.

The course addresses four of the most common and most stigmatized mental health disorders and includes signs/symptoms, risk factors and crisis first aid for specific situations including: Substance-Related Disorders, Mood-Related Disorders, Anxiety and Trauma-related Disorders and Psychotic Disorders.

Mental Health First Aid Courses

Contact tiawna@oneheart.ca for upcoming course dates.

Basic Mental Health First Aid

Now Available!

Apr 23, 2021/by Carter Lovelace

306-529-3639
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Testimonials

Harvey B.

Thank you so much! Great job!

Harvey B.
November 2020

Becca J.

Had a lot of fun! Learned a ton! Thanks.

Becca J.
November 2020

Andi M.

Thank you. Great work. I enjoyed the course and the instructor very much. Kudos!! Be safe.

Andi M.
November 2020

J.J.J. Schmidt

Thank you very much. I have a great time and the instructor did a great job.

J.J.J. Schmidt
November 18, 2020

Leonard P.

I fully understand first aid skills and am ready to apply them when needed.

Leonard P.
December 2020

Phillip R.

Great job instructing!

Phillip R.
December 2020

Cleo N.

Instructor is very kind and knowledgeable. She answered all my questions very patiently. I recommend this course to others for everyone’s safety.

Cleo N.
December 2020

Gordon P.

The instructor used life experiences to help us have better understanding and severity of certain situations. (very helpful)

Gordon P.
December 2020

Jackie M.

Tiawna is an enthusiastic instructor! She makes the material relatable and provides real life examples to enhance understanding.

Jackie M.
March 2021

Kiranjeet K.

Very energetic, factual learning. Highly appreciated your efforts for this course.

Kiranjeet K.
April 17, 2021

Paneet K.

The training session was excellent and really helpful for the future. The instructor was very good, nice and kind. I loved the way that she taught the class.

Paneet K.
April 17, 2021

Jashanpreet. K.

It was a very good and helpful experience.

Jashanpreet. K.
April 17, 2021

Magandeep K.

Overall class was amazing. The instructor was awesome, very informative and fun. Everyone was involved.

Magandeep K.
April 17, 2021

Anubhavjeet B.

She was very motivating and made learning fun. She has thorough knowledge about the content.

Anubhavjeet B.
April 17, 2021

Saifin D.

The overall class was great and engaging. Tiawna was a great instructor who made the whole session so lively.

Saifin D.
April 28, 2021

Sana C.

Great trainer! Very friendly. She made the training full of fun.

Sana C.
April 28, 2021

Jason S.

The instructor did a great job. It was a good time in the course. Thank you Tiawna.

Jason S.
April 28, 2021

Katrine H.

Excellent instructor! Very knowledgeable and personable.

Katrine H.
April 28, 2021

Darlene W.

Tiawna was great, very knowledgeable and well spoken. Loved the class.

Darlene W.
April 28, 2021

Jennifer W.

Tiawna was an exceptional instructor. Very knowledgeable and easily approachable.

Jennifer W.
April 28, 2021

Marie-France M.

Well done! It was a fun 2 days.

Marie-France M.
April 28, 2021

Cassidy H.

This course was by far the best, and most engaging and interesting, First Aid & CPR courses I have taken. I am looking forward to taking future courses with One Heart Training!

Cassidy H.
May 2, 2021

Renji J.

These 2 days were awesome! I enjoyed the training. I will definitely recommend One Heart Training to others. Awesome job. Thank you!

Renji J.
May 2, 2021

Megan J.

Best first aid & CPR course I have ever taken! Very interactive and interesting.

Megan J.
May 2, 2021

Natasha T.

Super knowledgeable and very engaging. We are looking forward to having you back to train our staff at Reliance OFS.

Natasha T.
May 6, 2021

Kaylee T.

Great instructor! Very knowledgeable and relatable. She made learning easy, fun and interesting.

Kaylee T.
May 13, 2021

Zack D.

Best instructor I’ve had, Very good balance and energy. Excellent work! I will recommend One Heart Training.

Zack D.
May 14, 2021

Michelle S.

Very informative. Tiawna knew exactly what she was talking about. I am so thankful I took this course.

Michelle S.
May 14, 2021

Cassidy C.

10/10! Great pace and flow, good information and relatable stories/content.

Cassidy C.
May 16, 2021

Ashley S.

Tiawna was very nice, professional and very knowledgeable.

Ashley S.
May 16, 2021

Hailey V.

This First Aid & CPR course was amazing. Thank you so much!

Hailey V.
May 16, 2021

Janeen S.

Wonderful instructor. She shared lots of helpful knowledge. I feel comfortable and confident in using the new skills I learned in this course.

Janeen S.
May 21, 2021

Ruth B.

The instructor was very welcoming and inviting.

Ruth B.
May 21, 2021

Oliver S.

Very knowledgeable instructor that answered all our questions. Tiawna is very good at her job.

Oliver S.
May 21, 2021

Harmanjit K.

Tiawna is an amazing instructor. She is knowledgeable and presented all the skills clearly. She helped me a lot throughout the course.

Harmanjit K.
May 27, 2021

Jeremy S.

The Instructor was very knowledgeable. She made the course fun and engaging.

Jeremy S.
May 27, 2021

Darryl S.

Amazing instructor! She was very knowledgeable. I had a great time.

Darryl S.
June 4, 2021

Krista V.

Thank you! You were wonderful.

Krista V.
June 2, 2021

Roselle G.

Tiawna is really great!

Roselle G.
June 2, 2021

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