Developed by Mental Health First Aid Australia ©MHFA Australia 2015 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…

Optimal learning environment What do Course Participants Learn? 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 problems covered: - Depression - Anxiety problems - Psychosis - Substance use problems Mental health crises covered: - 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 All course content is evidence-based.

Blended Course Structure Designed for workplaces that require increased flexibility, this is a Blended Course a combination of self-paced online learning (eLearning) and 3.5-hours of follow-on face-to-face training. Course participants first complete the interactive eLearning component that presents an overview of mental health problems and mental health crises in workplace settings. The follow-on 3.5 hour 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Revision – Module 1 eLearning Technical Requirements 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, Internet Explorer, Opera, or Safari 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 Register for eLearning component: mhfa.com.au/courses/elearning mhfa.com.au/courses/elearning Complete course. Step 1 Step 2 Find and attend a face-to-face session: mhfa.com.au/courses/public mhfa.com.au/courses/public OR Find an Instructor to deliver it for a group of employees: mhfa.com.au/instructorsmhfa.com.au/instructors Completed: Participants receive a Certificate of Completion ONLY

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

Revision – Module 1 Be Recognised as a Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace Many workplaces have successful implemented Mental Health First Aid. MHFA Australia recognises these workplaces under the Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace Initiative. Recognised workplaces as at April 2015.

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

Blended MHFA for the White-Collar Workplace Course