MARTHUDAH provides a nationally accredited 2-day training course in Mental Health First Aid (under License from MHFA Aust.). At the end of their 2 day training course your employee will be able to:

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults

• Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation

• Know the barriers to help-seeking and how to overcome these

• Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support

• Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments and supports available

• Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider

 

Course Content

This course covers common and disabling mental health problems and crisis situations. Participants learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of situations, including:

 

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Psychosis

• Substance use problems

• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours

• Panic attacks

• Non-suicidal self-injury

• Traumatic events

 

 

Why do you need Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training?

 

1. Reduce Absenteeism and Presenteeism: Employees experiencing mental health issues often take more sick days (absenteeism) or are less productive when at work (presenteeism). 

2. Lower Healthcare Costs: By addressing mental health issues early, MHFA can prevent them from escalating into more severe conditions that require costly medical treatment.

3. Improved Employee Retention: A supportive work environment that includes MHFA can increase employee satisfaction and loyalty, reducing turnover rates.

4. Enhanced Workplace Morale and Productivity: MHFA promotes a supportive and understanding workplace culture. 

5. Legal and Ethical Compliance: Employers have a duty of care towards their employees. Implementing MHFA helps fulfill this responsibility, potentially avoiding legal costs associated with failing to provide adequate support for mental health issues.

Investing in MHFA is a proactive approach that benefits both employees and employers, creating a healthier, more productive workplace.

 

Why this particular MHFA training?

Evidence-based: All Mental Health First Aid courses are based on guidelines that are informed by people with lived experience, their caregivers, and mental health professionals.

Rigorously evaluated: Evaluations consistently show that Mental Health First Aid training improves participants’ knowledge of mental illnesses and their treatments, and confidence in providing mental health first aid to individuals.

Skills-based: Teaches the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to make a difference