AFRICAN MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (AMHFA)

African Mental Health First Aid is a community led capacity building, non clinical mental health education program, tailored to the African mental health story, which sadly, reflects a history of inhumane treatment of people affected by mental illnesses, making it a human rights issue.
We believe there is a crucial need for promoting mental health education, creating awareness and understanding of mental health within our African communities. This will begin to break the archaic myths, taboos and the stigma that surrounds mental ill health and inhumane treatment of those affected by mental illness.
The programs also aims to put ‘unspoken’ mental health issues in Africa on the platform, creating a space where individuals, organizations and communities can learn, talk about and understand mental health issues without shame or fear, while teaching people to take responsibility of understanding their mental ill health, self care and help those affected treating them with respect and dignity
WHY AMHFA
With an estimated 100 million people in Africa affected by depression (66 of which are women) understanding how to help them is more vital than ever.
AMHFA is designed to teach people valuable lessons for helping these individuals. It explains how to recognize signs of a mental health problem, offer initial help, and connect individuals to the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care services.
Communities and groups also learn the common risk factors and warning signs of specific types of illnesses, including anxiety and depression, alchol and substance use and suicide.
Like CPR, AMHFA prepares participants to interact with a person in crisis and connect them with help. It’s important to note that “African First Aiders” do not take on the role of professionals — they do not diagnose or provide any counselling or therapy.
Offered to: Comunity Groups; Schools; Workplaces; Women; Churches and Youth
Program Overview
Our programs are tailored to the unique socio-cultural and economic contexts of African communities and organizations. We understand that mental health issues in Africa are influenced by a range of factors, including socio-economic pressures, cultural beliefs, and limited access to mental health services. Therefore, our approach is holistic, culturally sensitive, and inclusive.
Key Components
- Training and Workshops
- Community Engagement
- Support Networks
- Resource Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Sustainability and Capacity Building
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