The Mental Health First Aid Canada for Northern Peoples course is guided by a number of important principles including respect, cooperation, community, harmony, generosity, and resourcefulness. This northern version of the basic course integrates material that reflects the experiences of Aboriginal peoples - First Nation, Inuit, and Metis - as these peoples make up a large segment of the northern population. In addition, this course addresses the importance of holism and balance. The whole person: mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual - must be considered when providing mental health first aid.

Fall & Winter course offerings to be announced.

Course Outline:

What are Mental Health, Mental Health Problems, and Mental Disorders?
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Why Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid for Substance Disorders
Mental Health First Aid for Mood Disorders
Mental Health First Aid for Anxiety Disorders
Mental Health First Aid for Deliberate Self-Injury
Mental Health First Aid for Psychotic Disorders

18 hour course over 3 days