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Mental Health First Aid Essentials

May 6 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Participants will learn practical mental health first aid skills to recognize when someone’s mental health may be declining and respond with confidence through this streamlined one-day course.

Core Mental Health First Aid Skills

  • Understanding the basics of mental health and mental well-being
  • Recognizing when someone may be struggling
  • Learning practical tools to respond supportively and confidently
  • Building comfort in having helpful conversations about mental health

Practical Support Strategies

  • Listening non-judgmentally
  • Offering initial help in a supportive and appropriate way
  • Encouraging professional, personal, and community supports
  • Applying practical actions in workplace and community settings

Recognizing and Responding Early

  • Identifying signs of declining mental well-being
  • Understanding when a person may need added support
  • Responding with empathy, reassurance, and respect
  • Knowing when and how to encourage further help

Building Confidence and Reducing Stigma

  • Strengthening confidence to respond to mental health concerns
  • Reducing stigma and increasing understanding
  • Supporting a more mentally healthy workplace and community
  • Learning skills that can be used immediately in everyday interactions

Register today:

Continuing Studies

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  • Merritt Campus
  • 4155 Belshaw St.
    Merritt, British Columbia V1K 1R1 Canada
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Build skills to support mental wellness.

Register for Canadian Mental Health Association courses through NVIT Continuing Studies.

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