Mental Health First Aid- Basic
Course Information
Course Code
MHFA110
Instruction Method
In person workshop
Fee
Please see fee below
Length
2 day workshop (held over 2 consecutive Saturdays) - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Instructor(s)
Christina Yurchuk B. Ed, M. Ed
Learner Outcomes
In the Mental Health First Aid Basic course, you will gain a solid understanding of the 5 basic actions of ALGEE:
Assess the risk of suicide and/or harm
Listen non-judgmentally
Give reassurance
Encourage professional support
Encourage other supports
ALGEE is the framework for having a confident conversation about mental health with family, friends, colleagues, and strangers.
Key outcomes:
International evaluations and feedback have found the following outcomes for participants undertaking a Mental Health First Aid Basic course:
- Increased awareness of signs and symptoms of the most common mental health problems
- Decreased stigma related to mental health
- Increased confidence interacting with individuals experiencing a mental health problem or crisis
- Increased help actually provided to individuals in crisis or experiencing a mental health problem
Intended For
MHFA Basic is intended for adults interacting with adults (18 years and older). This course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance related, mood related, anxiety and trauma related, and psychotic disorders. Participants who take this course are well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with their family, friends, communities, and workplaces.
Please see link to : Mental Health Commission of Canada for further information
Please note employees of The Michener Institute of Education at UHN may be able to apply PD Funds. For more information please contact your Manager or Human Resources Professional.
Text Book
Location
Certificate Program
Prerequisites
None
Topics Covered
- Mental Health and Stigma
- Substance related disorders
- Mood related disorders
- Anxiety and trauma related disorders
- Psychotic disorders
Courses
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