MHFA Training in the Workplace

Mental illness is the leading cause of sickness, absence, and long-term work incapacity in Australia.

 

More workplaces are realising the importance of managing mental health at work and recognising the benefits of creating mentally healthy workplaces.

 

Workplaces are seeing the benefits of promoting education and adopting policies and practices that create a ‘culture of care’ where employees are encouraged to talk openly about mental health.

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That’s where Mental Health First Aid training can help!

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Mental Health First Aid is a practical, skills-based education program that equips adults in the workplace with the skills and confidence needed to recognise, respond and offer initial support to a co-worker or another adult experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.

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Mental Health First Aid offers early-intervention education courses for adults in the workplace that increase mental health literacy and teach the practical skills needed to support a co-worker or another adult, experiencing a mental health problem.

 

Increasing mental health literacy within workplaces through targeted training, helps increase organisational and employee resilience. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA™) training equips people with the knowledge and confidence to approach or respond to someone who may need information or support.

 

The impact of that first supportive conversation for any individual can be profound.

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