Instructors are the key to spreading Mental Health First Aid across the country. Instructors are individuals certified to teach the course in their communities and beyond.
4 Reasons to Become a
Mental Health First Aid Instructor
1. Connect
Bring your community together
2. Advocate
Reduce negative attitudes about mental illnesses
3. Educate
Build mental health literacy
4. Lead
Show others how they can help
Instructors are on the frontlines of the program and train people in their communities in Mental Health First Aid. Certified Adult and Youth Instructors are required to teach the course at least three times per year.
Instructors also create, market, and coordinate their classes while supporting their learners along the way. Instructors teach from a national curriculum, tailor discussions to their participants, and compile a list of local resources for help.
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