mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a ground breaking, evidence based, public education program. MHFA teaches the public how to recognize symptoms of mental health problems, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate treatments and other supportive help. The aims of MHFA are to: Preserve life when a person may be a danger to self or others Provide help to prevent the problem from becoming more serious To promote and enhance recovery Provide comfort and support