A qualitative exploration of mental health first aid training in underserved communities facing repeated extreme weather events

The results suggest that MHFA training meaningfully improved participants' recognition of mental health challenges, confidence in offering support, and awareness of available resources, even within communities facing repeated disaster exposure. These findings also indicate that MHFA may strengthen community capacity for the early identification and response to mental health needs by equipping residents with practical skills that they actively apply in real-world situations following the training.