Training: Mental Health First Aid

Overview

go2HR is proud to partner with Beata Chami, an Organizational Psychologist, Certified Coach, and authorized Mental Health First Aid Instructor, to deliver this Mental Health First Aid training through Opening Minds (Mental Health Commission of Canada).

The Mental Health Commission of Canada reports that one in every five Canadians experiences a mental health challenge within a given year. While many people understand physical illness, there is often less awareness of mental health or substance use issues. This lack of understanding can lead to fear, stigma, and barriers to seeking or offering support.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) provides the skills needed to support someone who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis. This training helps participants recognize signs of distress, engage in supportive conversations, and connect individuals with appropriate resources.

Course participants will learn how to:

• Recognize signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis.
• Have conversations that encourage a person to talk about declines in their mental well-being.
• Discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery and improved mental well-being.
• Reach out to access these supports.
• Assist in a mental health or substance use crisis.
• Use MHFA actions to support their own mental well-being.

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