Mental Health First Aid’s Impact on Organizational Culture: What We Learned

• 73% reported that MHFA was the only Mental Health related training they’ve had
• 69% reported changes in their organization’s mental health culture as a result of MHFA (supportive and understanding environments, reduction in stigma, comfort in discussing mental health, managers modeling healthy work life balance, mental health discussed in meetings)
• 55% reported changes in the way the organization supports those it serves (better recognition of mental health crisis, knowledge of clear referral pathways, using MHFA training skills, sharing self-help strategies, greater personal comfort in de-escalating situations, consistently sharing mental health resources)