PRODUCTION MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Evidence-Based Training and Certification
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to crisis and non-crisis mental health and substance use challenges. Our specialized Production Mental Health First Aid training focuses on the unique workplace settings and needs of:
Producers, UPM’s, Crew Members, Actors, Film & TV Production Staff
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"Being trained and certified as a Mental Health First Aider is not only about learning skills but also about fostering a sense of social responsibility to create a more supportive and safe production."
- Chris, Crew Member & Certified MHFA
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$250.00
Individual Price
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$1,800.00
8 Participants (10% Discount)
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$2,025.00
9 Participants (10% Discount)
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$2,250.00
10 Participants (10% Discount)
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$2,475.00
11 Participants (10% Discount)
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$2,700.00
12 Participants (10% Discount)
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$2,925.00
13 Participants (10% Discount)
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$3,150.00
14 Participants (10% Discount)
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$3,375.00
15 Participants (10% Discount)
MHFA Training & Certification Benefits
The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge.
By the end of the training, learners will be able to:
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact adults.
- Evaluate the impact of early intervention on mental health and substance use challenges.
- Apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan to a non-crisis scenario where a person shows early or worsening signs of a mental health or substance use challenge.
- Apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan to a crisis scenario where a person shows signs of a mental health or substance use crisis.
- Choose appropriate methods for self-care following the application of Mental Health First Aid in a crisis or non- crisis situation.
MHFA Benefits to your productions:
Improves Team Dynamics: Enhanced communication and conflict resolution skills.
Increases Productivity: A mentally healthy workforce is more focused and efficient.
Reduces Absenteeism: Early intervention leads to fewer extended sick leaves.
Improves Retention: Employees stay longer with companies that support their mental health.
Fosters Creativity: Healthy minds encourage innovation and creativity.
Enhances Safety: Clearer minds lead to fewer accidents on set.
Saves Costs: Reducing turnover and recruitment expenses.
Ensures Compliance and Legal Protection: Meeting mental health and safety regulations.
Builds a Positive Public Image: Demonstrates a commitment to cast and crew well-being.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training & Certification Process
During your registration, you will be prompted to provide your (and your group members') first and last names and email addresses. All registered participants are then emailed:
☑️ Private Mental Health First Aid online dashboard access and learning materials
☑️ 2-hour self-paced Pre-Work MHFA Online Course
☑️ 7-hour Live (Virtual or In-Person) Instructor-Led training scheduling
Participants must complete all Pre-Work and the Live Instructor-Led training in order to successfully earn certification. Supplementary Live Instructor-Led sessions may be arranged with organizations if needed. Participants who complete the Mental Health First Aid training will be registered as a certified Mental Health First Aider in the national database and will receive their official certification via the email provided.
*Due to the sensitive nature of Mental Health First Aider work in high-profile productions, testimonial names have been altered to maintain the privacy & confidentiality of those involved.
Self-Paced Online Pre-Work: MHFA Introduction
The Mental Health First Aid Introduction is a self-paced e-learning course that consists of five segments. The e-learning portion of the training is delivered through your private access to the MHFA Connect learning dashboard and should take approximately two hours for you to complete on your own. Completion of this pre-work is required before you attend your Live Instructor-Led Training. You will learn the following during this pre-work phase:
- Overview of Mental Health First Aid.
- Mental Health and Mental Disorders.
- Role of the Mental Health First Aider and Self-care.
- Common Mental Disorders in the U.S.
- Recognizing Signs and Symptoms
Live Instructor-Led Training: MHFA Skills Application
The Mental Health First Aid Skills Application portion of the course will take 7 hours including breaks. This live training (facilitated in-person or virtually) consists of the following seven Instructor-Led segments:
- Welcome to Mental Health First Aid.
- Mental health and mental disorders.
- Role of the Mental Health First Aider and self-care.
- Common mental disorders in the United States.
- Recognizing signs and symptoms.
- Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE).
- MHFA for early signs and symptoms
