First Aid MENTAL HEALTH Programs

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Explore our comprehensive selection of courses and program pathways, each thoughtfully designed to equip you with the skills and confidence necessary to assist those experiencing mental health challenges. Whether you’re looking to gain foundational knowledge or enhance your existing skill set, we offer a variety of First Aid Mental Health training options tailored to your unique interests, professional goals, and time constraints.

From shorter introductory workshops that provide basic mental health support techniques, to more in-depth certification programs that delve into complex scenarios and advanced intervention strategies, our offerings can be customized to suit learners at every level. Join us and discover the course that best aligns with your vision empowering you to foster resilience, reduce stigma, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

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  • Layered Learning: This 4-level approach builds a progressive understanding of mental health, offering both foundational knowledge and specialized, actionable skills tailored to specific roles within organizations.
  • Real-World Relevance: Emphasis on applying mental health strategies in real-world environments ensures that learners can handle complex situations effectively, from daily stressors to critical mental health crises.
  • Up-to-Date Content: This structure allows for continual updates and integration of the latest mental health research, tools, and strategies.
  • Ongoing Impact: The higher levels ensure that training doesn’t end with certification. By integrating trainer certification and leadership development, organizations can sustain a culture of mental health awareness and provide long-term support to employees.

Incorporating these levels and real-world application into a comprehensive FAMH program provides organizations with a more dynamic, effective, and sustainable approach to managing mental health challenges in the workplace.

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Level 1: Foundational Mental Health Awareness

  • Target Audience: All employees, volunteers, or individuals interested in learning the basics.
  • Content:
    • Introduction to mental health and common mental health challenges (anxiety, depression, stress).
    • Recognizing the signs of mental health issues and how they can manifest in different environments (e.g., remote workers, students, frontline employees).
    • Basic strategies for providing initial mental health support, including active listening and offering appropriate resources.
    • Focus on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging open, supportive conversations.
  • Real-World Application: Includes interactive scenarios relevant to the workplace, community, and social environments where attendees may encounter mental health challenges.

Level 2: Intermediate Skills for Mental Health Crisis Management

  • Target Audience: Supervisors, managers, HR professionals, and frontline workers.
  • Content:
    • Understanding the impact of stress, burnout, and mental health disorders in high-stress environments (e.g., healthcare, education, emergency services).
    • Deeper exploration of interventions for mental health crises, such as how to recognize suicidal ideation or panic attacks.
    • Techniques for de-escalating mental health crises and navigating difficult conversations (e.g., with colleagues or clients).
    • How to direct individuals to professional mental health support resources.
  • Real-World Application: Simulations and role-playing exercises focused on handling workplace-specific mental health crises (e.g., during high-stakes meetings, after accidents, or handling toxic team dynamics).

Level 3: Advanced First Aid Mental Health for Organizational Leadership

  • Target Audience: Senior leadership, HR directors, and managers responsible for creating inclusive, mentally healthy workplace cultures.
  • Content:
    • Building a supportive mental health culture in the organization, with strategies for policy implementation and resources for staff.
    • Legal considerations regarding mental health in the workplace, including mental health leave, workplace accommodations, and discrimination laws.
    • Advanced communication techniques for supporting employees with chronic mental health conditions, such as depression, bipolar disorder, or PTSD.
    • Training in spotting burnout or mental health crises early and implementing workplace adjustments or interventions.
  • Real-World Application: Case studies focused on implementing mental health initiatives, evaluating the effectiveness of support programs, and fostering a resilient organizational culture. Participants also engage in strategic planning to improve workplace mental health resources.

Level 4: First Aid Mental Health Trainer Certification

  • Target Audience: Individuals who want to become certified First Aid Mental Health trainers.
  • Content:
    • Comprehensive training on how to deliver FAMH courses effectively, with a focus on engagement, inclusivity, and practical application.
    • Techniques for handling diverse learner needs, including those from different cultural, gender, or age backgrounds.
    • Mastery of advanced FAMH topics, such as complex trauma, substance abuse, and long-term mental health management.
    • Developing personalized mental health action plans for teams, departments, or organizations.
  • Real-World Application: Hands-on training sessions where participants teach each other and receive feedback. Focus on delivering content in a relatable, applicable manner to diverse audiences.

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Understanding Mental Health Program: Building Awareness and Reducing Stigma

Overview of mental health concepts, common conditions, and the importance of fostering an inclusive, supportive environment.

Essential FAMH Skills Program: Identifying and Responding to Mental Health Needs

Training on key FAMH skills, including recognizing signs of distress, initiating conversations, and following the ALGEE action plan.

Navigating Resources Program: Connecting with Professional Support and Self-Care Strategies

Guidance on accessing and recommending professional support resources, with a focus on self-care for FAMH responders and those they support.

Sustaining Mental Health Awareness Program: Building a Supportive Workplace Culture

Ongoing practices for maintaining mental health awareness, fostering peer support networks, and promoting long-term well-being in the workplace.