Mental Health First Aid event slated for September 4

June, just past, was Men’s Mental Health Month. Let’s be honest – this is a health issue that’s relevant for the entire year. It’s vital to raise awareness, reduce stigma and encourage open conversations around mental well-being, especially in the agricultural sector where stress and isolation can take a toll. 

The Do More Agriculture Foundation has resources and tools to support yourself and others at www.domore.ag.  Click on the “EVENTS” tab to find what’s happening in your province. 

In Ontario, note that an event is scheduled for September 4, 2025 at Country Heritage Park in Milton from 7 am – 3 pm. Lunch is provided.

The workshop is for eight hours, in person plus a one-hour prerequisite, online, pre-work done virtually prior to in-class learning.  This pre-work must be completed prior to the workshop. It is sent out one week prior.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and facilitated by a Certified Instructor, is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved.

The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves and others.