Get Trained in Mental Health First Aid

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SaskTel trains it’s employees in Mental Health First Aid!

Broadmind Inc has officially been chosen by the Government agencies/Crown of Saskatchewan to provide Mental Health First Aid training to it’s community members.

We are extremely excited for this opportunity as we love to provide an engaging, easy and efficient training experience that will leave employees, managers and leaders equipped with new skills, strategies and tools to help support themselves and their colleagues.

What exactly is Mental Health First Aid?

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training program designed to teach individuals how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, provide initial help, and guide someone toward appropriate professional support if needed. Just like physical first aid, which teaches individuals how to provide initial assistance for physical injuries or illnesses, mental health first aid focuses on offering initial support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis or struggling with mental health challenges.

Recognition

Mental Health First Aid teaches recognition of common issues like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse through behavioral cues, mood changes, and verbal expressions. This fosters empathy, communication, and mutual support among colleagues, enhancing team cohesion and productivity.

Response

After identifying potential mental health concerns, MHFA guides individuals in responding effectively. This includes providing initial support, non-judgmental listening, and offering reassurance. It also teaches how to promote seeking professional help and connecting individuals with suitable resources like mental health professionals or support groups.

Self-care

Mental Health First Aid underscores self-care for both the helper and the distressed individual, teaching strategies to manage emotions and boundaries. This empowers employees to prevent burnout, enhancing performance, productivity, and work-life balance. It emphasizes that self-care is vital, not selfish.

Experience a new, innovative way to increase productivity and performance in the workplace

Through Mental Health First Aid!

Course Outline

This course, spanning 9 hours, begins with a self-paced online section (Module 1) dedicated to introducing key MHFA information and techniques. These will be further explored and applied in the live classroom sessions (Modules 2 and 3). Before joining in on Modules 2 and 3, course participants are required to complete Module 1. Upon enrollment, participants will be provided with the "MHFA Participant Reference Guide," detailing MHFA actions for addressing mental health and substance use issues, including crises.

Module 1: Self-Directed (online)

• Introduction to the course

• Introduction to Mental Health First Aid actions

(Approx. 2 Hours)

Module 2: Classroom (virtual or in-person)

• Practise applying MHFA actions to situations of declining mental well-being

• Guidelines for communicating non-judgmentally and with respect

(Approx. 3.5 Hours)

Module 3: Classroom (virtual or in-person)

• MHFA actions for mental health or substance use crisis situations

• Self-care for the first aider

(Approx. 3.5 Hours)

How to Book a Course

Select your preferred date for either a virtual or in-person Mental Health First Aid training session.
Choose either a full day of training (7 Hours) or 2 half days (3.5 Hours).
Contact us at: clientcare@broadmind.ca

Amount of participants required per session:

*Online Sessions: 8 to 15

*Face-to-Face Sessions: 8 to 25

Step 1:

Step 2:

Pre-Course Preparation

Submit a list of the expected participants who will be

attending the training.

We handle everything from sending out all the necessary information to supporting and guiding the participants through all the steps required to attend the training session.

Module 1 (self-directed online module) will need to be completed by the participants before the start of the live training session.

Step 3:

Live Training Session

Participants attend the live classroom session (Modules 2 & 3) with a certified Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructor.
After completion of the course, an official certificate will be awarded to each participant along with additional resources and bonus material to help equip them with a wide array of tools and tips to help support someone going through a mental health crisis.

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How can Mental Health First Aid impact the workplace?

Improved Workplace Culture

Mental Health First Aid training cultivates a workplace culture valuing mental health, encouraging employees to disclose concerns and seek help when necessary. This can boost productivity, morale, job satisfaction, and retention.

Increased Productivity

When employees receive support for their mental health, they can better sustain focus and productivity. Mental Health First Aid provides coping strategies and resources for managing stress, anxiety, and other challenges, minimizing their impact on work performance.

Cost Savings

Mental health issues can profoundly affect workplace productivity and attendance. Employers can save costs by investing in Mental Health First Aid training, reducing turnover, absenteeism expenses, and productivity losses caused by untreated mental health issues.

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First Aid will help enhance the workplace culture and environment at your organization

By integrating MHFA training into the workplace and promoting self-care practices, employers can create a supportive environment that prioritizes mental health, enhances productivity, and fosters a culture of well-being.

Mental Health First Aid is changing lives!

MHFA is transforming lives by empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to recognize, respond to, and support those experiencing mental health challenges. This impactful training fosters empathy, reduces stigma, and ultimately save lives.