Blended MHFA in the Workplace Course COURSE OVERVIEW

Mental health problems in the workplace is common and costing employers…

Staff are not getting the help they need…

Why Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace? Now that most workplaces have a physical first aid officer… It’s time the same is done for mental health with mental health first aid officers too…

What do Course Participants Learn? Optimal learning environment The course teaches managers, supervisors and other employees how to assist a co-worker who is developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Mental health crises covered: Mental health problems covered: - Depression - Anxiety problems - Psychosis - Substance use problems All course content is evidence-based. - Suicidal thoughts and behaviours - Non-suicidal self-injury - Panic attacks - Traumatic events - Severe psychotic states - Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use - Aggressive behaviours

Blended Course Structure • Designed for workplaces that require increased flexibility, this is a Blended Course a combination of self-paced online learning (e. Learning) and half a day of follow-on face-to-face training. • Course participants first complete the interactive e. Learning component that presents an overview of mental health problems and mental health crises in workplace settings. • The follow-on half day face-to-face training allows participants the opportunity to: o Revise and consolidate skills in a group environment, o Address mental health problems in the workplace in more depth o Discuss ‘what next’ in using their MHFA knowledge and skills at work.

e. Learning Preview Revision – Module 1 Example 1. In this module Summary of content, technical requirements and learning tasks

e. Learning Preview Revision – Module 1 Example 2. Mentally healthy workplaces Descriptive text with key terms - tool tip glossary

e. Learning Preview Revision – Module 1 Example 3. Periodical knowledge check True or false questions

e. Learning Preview Revision – Module 1 Example 4. Observation of scenario (video) Followed by open-ended questions

e. Learning Preview Revision – Module 1 Example 5. Impact of mental illness Clickable image with informational tool tip

e. Learning Preview Revision – Module 1 Example 6. What is mental health first aid? Audio, with transcript

What does the Course Cost? Revision – Module 1 $150 AUD* per participant plus shipping of course manual Cost includes Standard MHFA Manual and e. Learning digital access code * Bulk purchase discounts available Cost varies (check with Instructor)

e. Learning Technical Requirements Revision – Module 1 • Organisations will need Internet access which supports streaming audio and video • Participants will need a set of headphones or speakers • Ability to stream video via Vimeo. com • The latest version of browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera, or Safari. IE is not supported. • Current versions of java and Flash should also be up to date • This course is not suitable for mobile phones but is supported by most tablets.

Two-Step Process to Completing Blended Workplace Course Step 1 Register for e. Learning component: mhfa. com. au/courses/elearning Complete course. Step 2 Find attend a face-to-face session: mhfa. com. au/courses/public OR Find an Instructor to deliver it for a group of employees: mhfa. com. au/instructors Completed: Participants receive a Certificate of Completion ONLY

Three-Step Process to becoming an Accredited Mental Health First Aider Step 1 Register for e. Learning component: mhfa. com. au/courses/elearning Complete course. Step 2 Step 3 Find attend a face-to-face session: mhfa. com. au/courses/public OR Find an Instructor to deliver it for a group of employees: mhfa. com. au/instructors Pass a brief online Exam to obtain a Certificate of Accreditation

Be Recognised as a Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace Revision – Module 1 Many workplaces have successful implemented Mental Health First Aid. MHFA Australia recognises these workplaces under the Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace Initiative.

MHFA Skilled Workplaces Initiative Recognises workplaces every 12 month period 5% Trained: Bronze Badge 10% Trained: Silver Badge Recognised workplaces as at April 2015. 20% Trained: Gold Badge