We are part of a global community The innovative MHFA training course was first developed in Australia in 2000, inspired by the successful physical first aid model. MHFA course content is regularly updated to ensure that it is drawing on the latest evidence base. Delphi expert studies form the basis of MHFA course content. Experts include people with lived experience of mental health issues, carers, academics and mental health professionals. They give guidance on what kinds of first aid support are helpful to a person who may be experiencing a mental health issue. They also advise on what support a Mental Health First Aider should be trained to provide. 26 organisations, from voluntary groups to governmental bodies, are licensed by MHFA International to deliver evidence-based programmes.
These organisations are in different countries all over the world. Globally, over three million people have been trained in MHFA skills.
Countries with licensed MHFA organisations: Australia, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Cambodia, Canada, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Hong Kong, India, Republic of Ireland, Japan, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, USA, Wales
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