Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. WHO NEEDS TO KNOW MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID • Employers. • Police officers. • Hospital staff. • First responders. • Caring individuals. WHAT IT COVERS • Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges. • Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. • How to interact with a person in crisis. • How to connect a person with help. • Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care.