Mental Health Support in the Workplace & Community

Course Details

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

• Anyone interested in Mental Health: Seeking to understand and support mental health issues in their personal or professional lives.
• HR Professionals: Looking to enhance workplace mental health initiatives.
• Team Leaders and Managers: Aiming to create a supportive team environment.
• Teachers/Educators and Trainers: Who want to address mental health in educational settings.
• Community Workers and Volunteers: Engaging with diverse populations.

Delivery Method:

Face-to-face training with required pre-course learning.

Duration:

• Online pre-learning takes about 3-4 hours to complete.
• Minimum 4 hours face-to-face.

Prerequisites:

• No formal prerequisites are required.
• Participants should have basic English language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills.

Entry Requirements for Express Course:

• Participants must have previously completed HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid training within the last three years.
• A copy of the expiring Statement of Attainment must be provided on the day of training.

Training Requirements:

• The course includes theoretical instruction and simulated practice with real-world scenarios.

Assessment:

• Recapping the key online learning topics
• Role play and practice ‘empowering communication’’
• Create a simple action plan, including:
  • Referrals and first steps
• Apply their new skills in three (3) scenarios

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and respond effectively to mental health crises.
• Understand the nuances of mental health issues and their impact on individuals and communities.
• Apply effective communication skills to support and engage with people experiencing mental health challenges.
• Develop strategies to promote mental well-being in the workplace and community settings.
• Strategies for mitigating psychosocial risks.
• Introduce the C.A.R.E.S action plan.