What is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)?

Physical crises have CPR; mental health crises have Mental Health First Aid. This program turns bystanders into supporters by teaching you how to recognize and respond to psychological distress.

What is The Working Mind (TWM)?

Mental health is everyone’s business. The Working Mind (TWM) is designed to equip employees, supervisors, and HR professionals alike with the skills to handle mental health challenges at work. Whether you want to improve your own well-being or lead a more supportive team, TWM provides the practical framework to make it happen.

What is the difference between MHFA and TWM?

To truly support mental wellness, you need to know how to act at every stage. The Working Mind is your early-warning system; it focuses on prevention and keeping a workplace healthy on a daily basis. Mental Health First Aid is your response; it kicks in when a crisis is happening and immediate help is required. Together, they cover the entire timeline of care.

How is MHFA valuable in the workplace?

Our Ultimate Guide to MHFA explains how to apply it in workplace practices.

Why is MHFA: Adults Supporting Youth valuable for parents, teachers, and coaches?

As a parent, teacher, or coach, you are on the frontlines. You are often the first to notice when a young person is "off," but you may not always know how to bridge the gap between noticing and helping. Here’s our MHFA Youth guide on how to apply for MHFA for adults supporting youth

What is Psychological Health & Safety (PHS)?

The Psychological Health and Safety(PHS) training centres on a systematic framework for assessing, modifying, and revamping policies to proactively address and mitigate legal, human rights, and less-obvious psychological compliance risks. It is a unique and proactive systems approach to creating mentally healthy workplaces. PHS is specifically designed to help organizations implement the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (CSA Z1003).

Where do I start the process of implementing Psychological Health and Safety (PHS) in my workplace?

This process can be daunting, but we've created a Detailed Guide for PHS as a central hub for more information.

What solutions does iMindify offer for individuals and organizations?

Our full suite of mental health certifications and specialty services is available for viewing under Training and Services.

How can I learn more about iMindify’s corporate and business services?

You can explore our standard packages on the Business Services page. However, because every workplace is unique, we recommend reaching out to our team for a consultation to design a solution that fits your specific needs.

Do you offer training in French?

Yes, we offer Mental Health First Aid Standard in French. Our bilingual instructors are fully certified to deliver the curriculum in both official languages

Where is iMindify located?

Headquartered in Ontario with facilitators across the provinces, iMindify delivers expert-led mental health certification to Canadians nationwide—all from the convenience of our online training center.

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The Working Mind offers industry-specific tailoring. Reach out to learn how TWM can be customized for your team’s needs. Custom program development and speaking engagements are also available by request through contacting us.

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Mental Health First Aid Training Options: Certification vs. Essentials

In Canada, there are different types of MHFA certifications depending on your needs.

MHFA: Standard Certification (The Credentialed Program)

This is the new, revamped version of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification program. To achieve certification as a Mental Health First Aider, you are required to complete the comprehensive, two-day program.

You should choose the Certification option (which includes the two-day program and a final assessment) when your organization needs designated, credentialed responders or requires a deeper content validation that is provided by a formal credentialing process.

MHFA: Standard Essentials (General Awareness Course)

The alternative is the 1-day Mental Health First Aid Essentials course. This option grants you a certificate of participation, but it does not result in you being a credentialed Mental Health First Aider.

Essentials is designed to provide foundational knowledge for general mental health awareness. You should choose the Essentials course (one-day, no assessment) when you need broad, cost-effective coverage to quickly build general awareness across a larger group.

MHFA: Adults Supporting Youth (Specialized Training and Certification)

For people seeking a more specialized and in-depth understanding of mental health challenges within a specific demographic, the Mental Health First Aid: Adults Supporting Youth program is the ideal choice.

This focused training goes beyond general awareness by providing a niche grasp of MHFA principles specifically tailored to the Youth population (typically ages 12-18). It is designed to help participants to recognize the unique risk factors and warning signs in adolescents and confidently guide them toward appropriate professional and self-help supports.