This session is for all employees.

The purpose of this session is to give employees knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness. It is essentially a condensed version of the 2 day or 15 hour Mental health first aid (MHFA) certified training, however delegates don’t qualify as mental health first aiders.

Part 1 

• About Mental Health First Aid 
• About mental health and stress in the workplace  
• Stigma and discrimination
• Depression
• Anxiety disorders
• Other mental health issues (eating disorders, self-harm, psychosis)
• Early warning signs of mental ill health
• Alcohol, drugs and mental health

Part 2 

• Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan 
• Action 1: Approach the person, assess and assist with any crisis
• Suicide
• Action 2: Listen and communicate non-judgmentally
• Action 3: Give support and information
• Action 4: Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help
• Action 5: Encourage other supports
• Recovery
• Building a mentally healthy workplace 
• Action planning for using MHFA

• An understanding of common mental health issues  
• Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
• Ability to spot signs of mental ill health 
• Skills to support positive wellbeing

• 1 day
• Between 8-16 delegates
• Interactive delivery using polls, chat, breakout discussions