Mind 1st Responders offers a range Mental health First Aid and Bespoke Courses for the workplace and Community.
Community Courses
If you would like a course delivered at your workplace please contact us directly
Mental Health First Aid
2 or 4 day workshop
ADULTS HELPING ADULTS
- A MUST for every adult
- SMALL GROUPS ranging from 6 to 22 people.
- FLEXIBLE delivery over 2 days or 4 x 3 hr workshops
- INTERACTIVE course delivered in a variety of ways (video/case studies/practice conversations) to increase learnings
- CPD RECOGNITION for some professions
- Three (3) year
- ACCREDITATION as a Mental Health First Aider
- MHFA (AUST) designed courses
Youth Mental Health First Aid
2 day workshop
For adults working or living with young people -teachers, school support staff, parents, sports coaches, community group leaders and youth workers.
The course covers topics such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders and substance use and how these maybe reflected in an adolescence’s behaviour. Several crisis situations – suicide, non-suicidal self injury and eating disorders.
Learn skills on
- APPROACHING a young person with an open non-judgemental manner
- DISCUSSING solutions
- PROVIDING practical approaches to obtaining professional help
- ENGAGING in self-care
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SUICIDE – 1/2 day workshop
PRACTICE
those difficult conversations in a safe and supported environment
Workplace Courses
Engaging Leaders Information Session – 90 MINS
This session is specifically designed for leaders and decision makers within an organisation.
” A return of more than $4 for every $1 invested for Australian workplace mental health. “
Safeworks 2017
- LEARN how mental health problems can impact your employees, their colleagues and your business
- GAIN an understanding of the signs and symptoms that an employee may exhibit when becoming mentally unwell
- BENEFIT your workplace by understanding what systems can be put in place to support a healthy productive workshop
- SMALL GROUPS – Maximum 25 participants
Workplace Mental Health First Aid
2 day workshop
Designed for workplaces, this course is ideal for training employees on how to recognise and assist colleagues who may be developing or living with mental health illness or who is experiencing a crisis.
The course covers topics such as anxiety, depression, suicide, trauma and also substance abuse and how these maybe reflected in an employee’s behaviour.
Learn skills on
- how to approach your colleague in an open non-judgemental manner
- discuss solutions
- provide practical approaches to obtaining professional help
- Make adjustments to work allocated in line with WHS requirements
” Ask us about establishing a mental health officer at
your workplace mental health. ”
Bespoke Presentations and Training
We can provide interactive sessions designed to your needs. This is a great way to raise awareness across your business and inspire your teams to start those conversations safely. It’s all about reducing stigma and promoting the all-important message of self-care.
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