FAQ’S

Mental Health First Aid USA is an evidence-based training— like regular First Aid or CPR — sponsored by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that’s designed to give people the skills to help someone who may be developing a mental health challenge or experiencing a mental health crisis.

The MHFA - Coaches2Coaches trainings are for those who coach youth, adolescent and emerging adult athletes - from rec sports to Olympians.

The MHFA - Sport Professional trainings are for coaches, athletic trainers and other sport professionals who work with youth, adolescent and emerging adult athletes.

The MHFA - Parents2Parents trainings are for parents / guardians of youth, adolescent and emerging adult athletes.

Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based curriculum that teaches you 1) how to identify, understand, and respond if you think a young person may be developing a mental health challenge or experiencing a crisis; 2) signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, like anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD and eating disorders; 3) how to approach a young person you’re concerned about; and, 4) how to connect to resources in a sport setting.

After registration, you’ll complete 2 hours of self-paced, pre-work and then participate in a live 5 hour MHFA training (virtual or in-person) with like-minded adults who care deeply.

Upon completion, you’ll be welcomed into WholeHealth Sport Nation and a private membership space where you’ll be challenged apply newly learned skills and elevate your own mental fitness and well-being.

Six weeks of challenges focused on applying skills learned in MHFA to your sport environment.

Quarterly mental well-being and sport webinar with dynamic guest experts in the field who discuss relevant topics.

Resource bank with tips, tricks + tools dedicated to coach and athlete wellbeing.

We’ve contextualized the MHFA curriculum to make it relevant in the sport environment.

Enrollment includes 7-hour training, digital access to participant manual, Participant Processing Guide, self-care worksheets AND 3-year access to the WholeHealth Sport Nation membership space. The cost is $375 for three-year certification and access to Whole Health Sport Nation.

Payment plans are available.

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