Mental Health First Aid

• Understanding of the most common mental health conditions
• How to spot early warning signs and symptoms that an individual is becoming unwell
• How to access support for yourself and others
• Grow your confidence to have a supportive conversation using the MHFA action plan
• How to respond during a mental health crisis such as suicide attempt
• The impact of stigma and how to help break it down in your communities
• The importance of self-care

An individual who has taken the time to broaden their understanding of mental ill health and how to spot early warning signs and symptoms that someone may need support. Your role isn’t to diagnose or ‘fix’ someone else's problems, instead to help break down mental health stigma in your workplace or community and be the first supportive conversation that could help signpost someone to further support if needed.

• Anyone from any background or job role, the more varied the pool of MHFAiders in your workplace can lead to greater engagement in the program
• A supportive, non judgmental person
• An interest in mental health but no prior knowledge is required
• Personal experience is neither a necessity or deterrent

Do you want your organisation to be an inclusive, nurturing and supportive place that both attracts great talent and watches it grow? Then supporting employee wellbeing is a great place to start. Understanding that times of mental ill health can affect anyone of us at any time and a supportive working environment can play a key role in an individual's recovery journey.

Implementing Mental Health First Aiders, will give your employees a safe first step to accessing support for their mental health.