MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID RESPONDER

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Introduction

Our Mental Health First Aid Responder  training will equip learners with knowledge and awareness on a range of mental health illnesses enabling the recognition of common signs and symptoms either during a mental health crisis or during the development of a mental health illness. This training course is not intended to replace the input of a medically trained professional, but to highlight awareness of mental health issues and conditions within the workplace. Following attendance, employees will be able to identify the signs of mental health issues and implement appropriate and timely interventions to support colleagues experiencing distress.

This course is for:

This course is ideal for anyone who leads a team or anyone with interest in supporting others with mental health conditions and gives attendees the necessary skills and knowledge to help people experiencing distress due to mental health conditions. THe course works best with 8 participants.

Outcomes

Introduction to mental health

Learn to recognise the signs and symptoms associated with anxiety and depression

Learn how to develop empathic listening skills

Tools to challenging stigma

Improve productivity within the workplace

Decrease absenteeism

Improved performance from individuals and teams

Outline

Know what mental health is and why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a Mental Health First Aid Responder

Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition

Know how to recognise and manage stress

Know how to recognise and identify range mental conditions

Understanding the impact of substance abuse on mental health

Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place

Know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace

Certification & Assessment

Learners who complete the course will receive an ASL Safety & Training  Mental Health First Aid Responder Certificate.

THIs course can be somewhat tailored to suit individual client company needs, its available publicly each month live F2F or  via our virtual classroom.