Global Certificate Course in Mental Health First Aid for the Workplace

• Introduction to Mental Health First Aid: Understanding mental health, common mental health disorders, and the importance of early intervention in the workplace.
• Mental Health First Aid Action Plan: Introducing the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE): Approach, Listen, Give support and information, Encourage self-help and other support services, and Encourage professional help.
• Depression and Anxiety Disorders: Identifying signs and symptoms, how to support someone with depression or anxiety, and crisis first aid for suicidal thoughts and panic attacks.
• Psychosis and Substance Use Disorders: Understanding psychosis, common substance use disorders, and how to support someone experiencing these disorders. Includes crisis first aid for psychosis.
• Self-care for Mental Health First Aiders: Importance of self-care, recognizing signs of stress, and developing a self-care plan.
• Creating a Mentally Healthy Workplace: Strategies for promoting mental health in the workplace, addressing stigma, and implementing policies that support mental health.
• Legal and Ethical Considerations: Understanding legal and ethical considerations when providing mental health first aid, including confidentiality and duty of care.
• Developing a Mental Health Action Plan: Steps for developing a mental health action plan for your workplace, including policy development, training, and evaluation.
• Implementing and Evaluating Mental Health First Aid Programs: Best practices for implementing and evaluating mental health first aid programs, including monitoring and evaluation strategies.