Mental Health First Aid

8 Lessons

1 hour 33 mins

Complexity : Easy

Knowing Mental Health

Start by learning the fundamentals of mental wellness. This module helps you understand the frequent issues people experience by dismantling the stigma. Acquire a basic knowledge which is essential to provide assistance.

Identifying Symptoms and Signs

This session teaches you how to recognize the telltale signs and symptoms of issues. Knowing behavioral signs will help you be more prepared to help in a timely manner. Become more cognizant of mental health issues and a helpful ally.

Communication Techniques for Empathy

Investigate successful communication techniques to establish a connection with people who are facing issues. The focus of this module is on nonjudgmental communication, active listening, and empathy. Create a compassionate mental health support toolkit for yourself.

Crisis Intervention: A Guide to Helping in Critical Circumstances

Examine the fundamentals of crisis intervention in depth. Learn effective yet easy ways to provide quick assistance in emergencies. This session prepares you to be a dependable resource for assistance when needed most.

Advocates for Self-Care

Learn the value of self-care in the context of health assistance. The goal of this lesson is to help others while taking care of your own wellbeing. Discover doable tactics to keep up your commitment to mental health and avoid burnout.

Lessons

Brief Description of Mental Health First Aid
Easy
2 mins
Waleed Khalid

The course "Mental Health First Aid" is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to provide initial support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem.
Module 1: Introduction
Easy
13 mins
Waleed Khalid

The online training course on workplace mental health first aid (MHFA) was created in Australia in 2001 to promote mental health knowledge and attitudes. Over 2 million people have learned MHFA.
Module 2: Stress
Easy
14 mins
Waleed Khalid

Module two discusses job stress, its causes, symptoms, and treatments. Stress can stem from various sources, including job or home events, divorce, bereavement, medical conditions, postnatal depression, or family history of mental health issues.
Module 3: Employers' Role
Easy
10 mins
Waleed Khalid

Module three focuses on how employers can ensure mental health first aid program effectiveness. About 25% of adults have mental health issues, and an unhealthy workplace can make it harder to manage these issues.
Module 4: The Role of Management
Easy
14 mins
Waleed Khalid

In module four, the focus is on managers' role in mental health first aid success. The mental health of an organization relies on the relationship between managers and employees.
Module 5: Employees' Role: Part 1
Easy
14 mins
Waleed Khalid

Module five discusses how employees can support mental health first aid programs. Mental health first aiders provide basic support to individuals with mental health concerns until they can access expert care.
Module 6: Employees' Role: Part 2
Easy
13 mins
Waleed Khalid

In module six, employees can help mental health first aid programs succeed by providing reassurance and respect to colleagues with mental health or substance use issues.
Module 7: Employees' Role: Part 3
Easy
13 mins
Waleed Khalid

In Module seven, employees can assist in mental health first aid programs by promoting self-care and managing anxiety. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental ailment, and employees can help coworkers manage anxiety by suggesting self-care strategies, such as muscular relaxing techniques, walking, jogging, or lifting weights.

Mental Health First Aid