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Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification
A day of training that prepares your people to recognize a mental health crisis and respond safely, until professional help arrives.
Official Mental Health First Aid curriculum — National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Date
- Wednesday, October 9, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Format
- Virtual via Zoom
- Price
- US$127 · Was US$175
A certification with real impact
Valid for 3 years
Official certification issued by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
100% virtual via Zoom
Join from anywhere, with the access link sent before the course.
Designed for adults
Focused on supporting other adults in your organization or community.
No prior experience
No clinical training or mental health experience required.
Curriculum
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) curriculum for adults, delivered by certified instructors.
What you'll learn
Signs and symptoms of common conditions, myths and stigma, substance use, and the five-step MHFA action plan.
Practice with real scenarios
Guided exercises for difficult conversations, including panic crises and suicide risk.
Skills participants take with them
Non-judgmental listening, risk assessment, initial support and effective referral to professional resources.
The instructor
Dra. Vick M. Sanchez Pabon
Certified mental health professional
Instructor of the official Mental Health First Aid curriculum by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
She dedicates her experience to Mentis Health's clinical practice, offering trauma therapy, couples and family therapy, and mental health counseling, while advising companies on developing psychological wellness programs for their teams.
Official Mental Health First Aid curriculum. The certification is issued by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
Learn more about Mental Health First AidWho is it for?
For organizations, schools, churches, agencies and communities in Puerto Rico that want their adults —supervisors, teachers, service staff— to know what to do when someone around them is going through severe anxiety, depression, an emotional crisis or suicide risk.
Requirements
No clinical experience or previous mental health training is required.
Internet connection and a device to connect via Zoom.
Attend the full session to receive the official certification.
Frequently asked questions
Secure your spot
Limited capacity. Reserve your place in the October 9 certification.