Mental Health First Aid, Course B

Dear students,

In order to take part in the course, additionally to myWHUstudies please register at the link:

It is necessary to register one week before the course starts at the latest.

(Please provide the address where the course material can be sent to and the phone number you can be reached at, in case there is a technical problem during the course).

Thank you!

Among others, topics are: signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental diseases with a focus on depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis and substance use problems. Participants get to know the MHFA action plan to assist people who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or who are in a mental health crisis. This action plan will be put into practice with case examples, role plays and other exercises. Participants will get manifold information about evidence-based, professional, peer- and self-help-support.

After finishing the MHFA course, participants get the possibility to give feedback to the instructor and to complete an online exam to earn accreditation as a certified MHFA first aider.