Saskatchewan

Mental Health First Aid | Virtual

The previous version of the MHFA course (a 12-hour, in-person course) is now available through an 8-hour online model consisting of:

• One, 2 -hour, self-directed module (Module 1)
• Two, 3-hour, virtual, livestream classroom modules (Modules 2 and 3)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis.

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 crisis and encourage that person to:

• Talk about declines in their mental well-being
• Discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being
• Reach out to these support
• Assist in a mental health or substance use crisis
• Use MHFA actions to maintain one’s own mental well-being

COURSE SYLLABUS

Module 1: Self-Directed (2 hours. Must be completed prior to accessing the Livestream)

• What is MHFA?
• Why is MHFA needed?
• What is the role of a first aider?
• Key terms, language, and concepts
• Key knowledge, attitudes and behaviours
• Impact of stigma on mental well-being
• The range of changes that may indicate a decline in mental well-being
• Introduction to MHFA Actions – ALGEES

Module 2: Virtual Livestream session (3 hours)

• Review of Module 1
• Practicing ALGEES with scenarios
• Strategies for communicating with people from diverse cultures and with members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community

Module 3: Virtual Livestream session (3 hours)

• Review of Module 2
• Responding to possible challenges
• The impact of self-stigma
• Using ALGEES for your own self-care
• Recognizing possible signs of a crisis
• Mental Health crisis versus Mental Health emergency
• Helpful actions in a crisis
• (Closing) Next Steps – Commitments to practice

Duration: 8 hours

Upcoming Dates