Adult Mental Health First Aid
Issued by National Council for Mental Wellbeing · US
Learn to recognize concerns in adults and connect people with appropriate professional support.
A little more about it
Learn to recognize concerns in adults and connect people with appropriate professional support. The US Mental Health First Aid program offers instructor-led learning online or in person. Its First Aider credential is valid for three years. The program teaches initial support and referral; it does not train someone to diagnose or replace a mental-health professional.
What this credential means
A mental-health support training credential, not a clinical license or authority to diagnose or treat a medical condition.
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What you receive
Adult Mental Health First Aid First Aider certification
- Adult Mental Health First Aid First Aider certification
Format: not confirmed. The stated credential is included.
What it takes
Specific prerequisites have not been confirmed. Check the provider’s current requirements before applying.
Exam: not confirmed. Practical assessment: not confirmed.
Where you can get it
Eligibility, local availability and any additional prerequisites must be confirmed with the issuing organization. International access has not been established.
Worldwide eligibility has not been confirmed. Source-confirmed languages: English.
Validity & renewal
3 years
Renewal is required.
Sources & verification
- Official offering at mentalhealthfirstaid.org Primary issuer or provider source
- Supporting source at mentalhealthfirstaid.org
- Supporting source at mentalhealthfirstaid.org
Retrieved current official program, role-comparison and pricing pages. They substantiate course offering, First Aider certification, three-year validity and variable fees. No blanket worldwide access or exact hours are asserted.
Reviewed 25 October 2026. Prices, availability and requirements can change. The provider’s current terms take precedence.
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