Standard Mental Health First Aid
Dayle Johnson is a trained and Licensed Instructor for Mental Health First Aid Australia (MHFA). He can deliver the Standard Mental Health First Aid Course face to face to organisations or individuals across Australia. Contact us today to find out more.
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available.
Intervene early
Recognise the warning signs of mental health problems in other adults.
Offer support
Learn the skills to speak openly and accurately about mental health.
Respond in a crisis
Respond across a range of crisis situations where an adult may be at risk of harm.
Reduce stigma
Reduce stigma and increase support for adults experiencing and living with mental health problems.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional help or other supports.
Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.
This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program. Learn more.
Mentally healthy workplaces are good for business.
Every year, 1 in 5 Australians will experience a common mental illness. That means that every day, millions of Australians go to work while experiencing a mental health problem – and the impact of this can be enormous, affecting workplace productivity, performance and employee well-being.
Given that the average Australian worker will spend close to one third of their lives at work, the workplace is an ideal place for early intervention and supports for those experiencing or living with mental illness.
Understanding how to talk about mental health and having the confidence and knowledge to help someone in need are important skills that everyone in the workplace can learn.
Complimentary Pack
Are you an organisational leader looking for workplace mental health strategies to reduce stress or conflict? Are you an individual looking to bolster the strategies you already use? You may be interested in our free complimentary pack.
Ready to get started?
Contact Dayle today to find out how we can help you and your organisation.