Mental health first aid
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Mental health first aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s MHFA program aims to improve mental health literacy and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves and others.
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