When someone you care about is struggling with their mental health, you may feel unsure about what to say or do.
We offer practical, evidence-based mental health education that helps everyday people recognize signs and symptoms, respond with compassion, and connect others with the support they need.
Whether you're looking to build your own skills or bring training to your organization, we're here to help.
Learn skills you can use in everyday life.
Whether you're supporting a loved one, looking to strengthen your professional skills, or simply want to be more prepared, Mental Health First Aid provides practical tools for recognizing and responding to mental health and substance use challenges.
No previous mental health training is required.
Equip your team to recognize and respond.
Bring Mental Health First Aid training to your workplace, school, nonprofit, or community organization.
Help your team develop a shared understanding of mental health challenges and learn practical ways to provide initial support while respecting professional and personal boundaries.
You don't have to be a therapist to make a meaningful difference.
Mental health challenges affect people in every community. Learn practical skills to recognize when someone may need support, respond without judgment, and connect them with appropriate help.
Caring about someone's mental health is important, but knowing how to respond makes all the difference. Explore all our evidence-based trainings designed for everyday people, not just mental health professionals.
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, respond with compassion, and help connect someone with appropriate support.
Through interactive learning and real-world scenarios, you'll develop practical skills for supporting friends, family members, coworkers, and people in your community.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. This suicide prevention training teaches you how to recognize warning signs of suicide, ask someone directly about suicidal thoughts, encourage them to seek help, and connect them with appropriate resources.
Designed for everyday people, QPR helps participants become more prepared to respond when someone may be experiencing a suicidal crisis.
Meet Shelly, a psychology professor, social psychology researcher, and Mental Health First Aid instructor passionate about making mental health education approachable and useful.
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