As we approach the end of the year it has become more and more apparent the need for mental health training has increased significantly. Why? Lockdown, pandemic, added pressure on home/work life balance, our own life experiences? The list could on. Training in First Aid for Mental Health is often confused by what people conceive it to be. Often it is confused and thought to be diagnosis and treatment by the first aider, this is not the case. First Aiders for mental health hav