Teen MHFA, which teaches teens ages 15 to 18 how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in their friends and peers. 
Youth MHFA, which teaches parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12 to 18) who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Community-specific courses are tailored to the unique needs of groups such as Spanish-speaking communities, older adults, higher education, fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals, the military, and rural communities. Topics include anxiety, depression, and substance use challenges. It also shows how to offer and provide help and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Adult MHFA, which teaches adults how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in other adults ages 18 and older. The National Council has created MHFA courses to serve various demographic groups, including adults and youth. It factors in each person’s unique identity, experiences, and challenges. MHFA centers around the MHFA Action Plan, a 5-step approach to deliver safe and effective support to those in need. You can learn how to reach out and provide help and support to someone who may be experiencing these challenges. It teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a course administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. 
People need support – and learning about mental wellbeing is the first step. A study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found 46% of adults age 65 and older felt their mental health was negatively affected by pandemic-related worries.Įven as we navigate the “new normal,” the mental health repercussions of the pandemic persist. The COVID-19 pandemic brought more than lockdowns, isolation, and severe illness – it also caused depression, anxiety, and other mental challenges in people of all ages.
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