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Becoming a “Mental Health First Aider” in your organisation
Online Training Course Overview
Mental Health First Aid is about providing staff with the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The impact of physical illness and injury is widely understood as a cause of lost productivity and revenue within a business or organisation. However, mental ill-health is responsible for significant disruption, turnover, and lost productivity.
Training Course Objectives
By the end of this online training course, participants will be able to:
Understand the role and limitations of the Mental Health "First Aider"
Recognise the symptoms of mental ill-health
Provide initial help and referral to those in need
Promote wellbeing in the workplace
Be mindful of your own wellbeing in the role
Designed For
Anyone who wants to become a mental health first aider (MHFA)
All Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders
All HRM Professionals
Anyone who wants to broaden their understanding of workplace mental health
Learning Methods
This course will utilise various proven learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. Exercises, small group work, case studies and short video clips are used to enhance learning.
The course is taught by a Consultant Psychologist, a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) with over 25-years’ experience with Workplace Mental Health.
Training Course Outline
Introduction to mental health first-aid concepts
Limitations of your role
Understanding mental health stigma
Determinants/causes of mental health issues
Understanding common mental health issues
How do you know if someone is experiencing a problem?
Getting help and helping others
Finding external professional help - Referral skills
Self-care – being mindful of your own wellness
Buon Consultancy was established in the UK in 2001. We work with large and small businesses, NGOs, and Government organisations throughout Scotland, England and NI.
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