Empowering Change: Transforming Work Culture with Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Mental Health First Aid
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Mental health first aid is transforming both our work environments and our daily lives. We’re excited to offer this invaluable training and are dedicated to creating an experience that is not only engaging and enjoyable but also highly effective.
Our mission is to empower employees, managers, and leaders with practical skills, innovative strategies, and essential tools. By doing so, we aim to enhance their ability to support both their own well-being and that of their colleagues, fostering a more resilient and supportive workplace culture.
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.
Whether you choose a virtual or in-person format, MHFA training offers the flexibility of a one-day session or two half-day sessions. Discover the skills to make a real difference!
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.
Implementing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in the electric power industry is crucial for ensuring the well-being and effectiveness of our teams who work in demanding and often high-pressure environments. MHFA training provides employees with the tools to recognize signs of stress and mental health issues early on, which is essential for maintaining focus and safety in tasks like maintenance, operations, and emergency response.
Emergency Response
Regulatory Pressures
Operational Stress
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
Step 1:
Sign Up Your Team
- 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 with your preferences at: clientcare@broadmind.ca
Amount of participants required per session:
*Online Sessions: 8 to 15
*Face-to-Face Sessions: 8 to 25
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.
Ready to Get MHFA Trained?
Still Have Some Questions?
Explore an innovative, new method to enhance productivity and performance on the job site with Mental Health First Aid!
About Broadmind
Our mission & vision
Why work with us?
The Broadmind team understands the vital importance of mental health in maintaining employee wellness, and we are committed to supporting you.
Our services, including Mental Health First Aid, One-Hour Sessions, and Consultations, are designed to provide your team with essential mental health knowledge for the workplace. Let us help you create a mentally healthy work environment.
Broadmind is committed to providing mental health education to both workplaces and community members. In these times, fostering engaging and inspiring connections is crucial.
Our vision at Broadmind is to enhance mental well-being skills, empowering organizations and individuals to become more engaged, empathetic, and connected in both their professional and personal lives.
At Broadmind, our work with clients is rooted in five core values: connection, safety, diversity, respect, and fun. We prioritize evidence-based practices and love to infuse our approach with a bit of quirkiness and humor.
We are dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive environment, where building connections and addressing our clients' needs are our top priorities.
Still have some questions or concerns?
Contact Us Today!
*Email: clientcare@broadmind.ca
*Calendly: www.calendly.com/broadmind
*Tel: 1-855-834-6277
*Website: www.broadmindmentalhealth.ca
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