Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for participants to recognize changes in mental health, respond supportively, and apply practical actions for declining mental health and crisis situations.
Mental Health First Aid: Essentials
Course Overview
1) Welcome and Introductions: Participants set group expectations and create a safe, respectful space for learning together.
2) Goals of Mental Health First Aid: This section outlines the course objectives and clarifies the role and responsibilities of a Mental Health First Aider.
3) What is Mental Health: Participants explore definitions of mental health, the impact of stigma, and learn to recognize mental health on a continuum.
4) Elements of ALGES: Learners are introduced to the ALGES framework, a step-by-step guide for offering support during mental health challenges, focusing on empathy, communication, and appropriate resources.
5) Mental Health First Aid for Declining Mental Health: Using real-life scenarios, participants practice applying ALGES to support people experiencing early signs of mental health decline.
6) Self-Care for Mental Health First Aiders: This module emphasizes the importance of caring for your own mental health and building sustainable, personalized self-care routines.
7) MHFA for Crisis Situations: Participants learn to recognize and respond to mental health crises, including suicide risk and psychosis, using the ALGES approach.
8) Wrap-up and Closing: The course ends with a reflection on key takeaways, commitment to self-care, and steps for continued learning and support.
6 Hour Full-Day Course
Cost: Please contact us for a quote
Virtual across Canada | In-person across SK
Mental Health First Aid: Certification
Course Overview
1) Welcome and Introductions: Participants set group expectations and create a safe, respectful space for learning together.
2) Goals of Mental Health First Aid: This section outlines the course objectives and clarifies the role and responsibilities of a Mental Health First Aider.
3) What is Mental Health: Explore definitions of mental health and illness, the impact of stigma, and learn to recognize mental health on a continuum. Reflection on personal attitudes contributing to stigma.
4) Elements of ALGES: Learners are introduced to the ALGES framework, a step-by-step guide for offering support during mental health challenges, focusing on empathy, communication, and appropriate resources.
5) Mental Health First Aid for Declining Mental Health: Using real-life scenarios, participants practice applying ALGES to support people experiencing early signs of mental health decline.
6) Self-Care for Mental Health First Aiders: This module emphasizes the importance of caring for your own mental health and building sustainable, personalized self-care routines.
7) MHFA for Crisis Situations: Participants learn to recognize and respond to mental health crises, including suicide risk and psychosis, using the ALGES approach.
8) Wrap-up and Closing: The course ends with a reflection on key takeaways, commitment to self-care, and steps for continued learning and support.