Whether you're an individual, a teacher, an HR professional or an aspiring trainer — there's an MHFA pathway for you.
Your MHFA Pathway
Available MHFA Courses
Standard MHFA
For adults — general public & corporate
Adolescent MHFA
For adults working with young people
MHFA Instructor Training
Training of Trainers — become accredited
MHFA Refresher Course
Renew your accreditation
Mental Health Essentials
Recognise, Respond and Support
For adults — general public & corporate
Standard Mental Health First Aid
Learn to recognise and respond to a friend, family member or colleague experiencing a mental health problem or crisis; when, where and how to seek professional help.
2-Day · 14 HoursFace-to-face or VirtualHRDC Claimable
Customisable in 3.5-hour modules. Min 10, max 20 participants.
For adults working with young people
Adolescent Mental Health First Aid
Equip yourself to recognise and respond to adolescents developing a mental health problem or in crisis; when, where and how to seek professional help.
2-Day · 14 HoursFace-to-face or Virtual4 CPD Hours
RM 800
/ person
What you'll cover
•Adolescent development
•Depression · Anxiety · Psychosis
•Eating disorders
•Substance use
•Suicide & self-injury
•Legal considerations for children
Accreditation: Teachers · school counsellors · youth workers · parents
Reduced rate RM 400 for community/NGO/students with documentation.
Training of Trainers — become accredited
MHFA Instructor Training
A 5-day intensive for certified MHFAiders to become accredited instructors and deliver MHFA training to others. MHFA Instructor Training is for selected candidates who fulfil eligibility criteria.
5 DaysApplication RequiredHRDC Claimable
RM 8,000
/ person
What you'll cover
•Presentation skills
•Written assessment
•Supervised course delivery
Accreditation: Accredited MHFA Instructor · valid 4 years
Includes materials, venue, lunch & refreshments. 3-part assessment.
Renew your accreditation
MHFA Refresher Course
Stay current with mental health first aid knowledge and extend your accreditation by 3 years.
4 HoursFace-to-face or Virtual
RM 400
/ person
What you'll cover
•Knowledge refresh and updates
•MHFA conversation practice
•Sharing of experiences and challenges in practising MHFA
Accreditation: Extends MHFAider accreditation by 3 years
For previously certified MHFAiders only.
Recognise, Respond and Support
Mental Health Essentials
A 1-day course introducing the concept of mental health and mental health problems to understand and recognise common mental health problems, how to respond and support a person developing mental health problems.
1-Day CourseFace-to-faceInteractive Learning
RM 400
/ person
What you'll cover
•Common mental health problems
•Red flags for intervention
•Types of interventions, including mental health first aid approach and self-help
•Different types of mental health professionals
•Accessing mental healthcare service
Course Format: Didactic teaching and interactive learning through discussion, case studies, practice conversations, and video show
Other Customised Courses
Need a bespoke programme for your organisation?
Contact us for a discussion — we'll tailor delivery, modules and pricing to your context.
"I definitely learned a whole lot of things through this course. It was a really insightful and overall fun course. I got to enhance my existing knowledge on mental health issues while learning more about it and discovering so many useful info, resources, helplines, etc."
AA
Anushya A/P S Sivaji Raja
Mind Matters Network (MMN)
"A very useful course that will create awareness and equip public with knowledge to support those who are facing mental health challenge."
WJ
Wong Joe Yee
Bytedance
"Sangat baik untuk didedahkan dengan lebih meluaskan kepada semua lapisan masyarakat."
SI
Syahrul Irman Bin Razali
Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat WP Kuala Lumpur
"This is very helpful. I hope all staff can undergo this training."
MB
Ma. Brenda Carbonilla Pancho
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia
"It is an eye opener. More people should start having this awareness to prepare for a better future."
ND
Noor Dalina Khalid
PETRONAS
"Helps me professionally and personally. Makes me look around and observe behaviours and signs more. Makes me self-reflect and think about what I could/should do better."
LP
Lew Pik-Svonn
Taylor's Hostel Management
"Very interesting course, teachers like us really need this course."
AB
Azrina Binti Md Azhari
Pusat GENIUS@Pintar Negara UKM
2026 Training Schedule
Upcoming public courses
Standard MHFA public training sessions available throughout 2026. Corporate and custom training available on request.
