This Diverse Cymru 12-hour MHFA (Wales) course is part of the national training programme for Wales and its partners include the Welsh Government, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru.
Comparisons can be drawn between MHFA and emergency first aid. In both cases members of the public can offer immediate aid and support the person to get appropriate help. MHFA improves mental health literacy and helps people to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health problems; to respond to various mental health crises, engage with, support and signpost people to appropriate professional help.
MHFA aims to help participants:
– Preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others.
– Provide help to prevent a mental health problem developing into a more serious state.
– Promote recovery of good mental health.
– Provide comfort to a person experiencing mental health distress.

The cost is £110 per delegate. This includes a certificate from the Welsh Government, a comprehensive MHFA (Wales) manual, a buffet lunch and refreshments.