Mental Health First Aid Canada (2 days)

What is the purpose of the MHFA course?
Mental Health First Aid Canada teaches participants how to help someone showing signs of a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis is resolved. The concept is based on the model of medical first aid. The course aims to teach people to:

• Identify when a person may be a danger to themselves or others and take steps to preserve life
• Recognize the early signs for mental health problems and provide help to prevent more serious problems from developing
• Provide comfort to someone with a mental health problem and support them in recovering their mental health

Mental Health at Western (1/2 Day)
In follow-up to your Mental Health First Aid Canada Certification Training, this session is intended to provide practical information to leaders in dealing with mental health and potentially intertwined performance issues in Western’s work environment.  Participants will learn effective communication strategies, understand their role in supporting an employee with a mental health condition, and recognize resources available to support the employee and the leader.

Summary & Course Format

• Mental Health First Aid Canada is a 12-hour training course delivered in four modules of three hours each. Participants must attend all 12 hours to be certified. No exceptions.
• This interactive course is provided in a supportive group learning environment. Practical skills are taught using a five-step model that is easy to remember and apply in real-life settings.
• Mental Health at Western is a half-day interactive session including case study time and opportunities for participants to share their successes and/or current challenges.
• Please contact Barbara Froats at bfroats@uwo.ca  if you require information in advance or in an alternate format, or if any other arrangements are required to make this training accessible to you.
• Campus Accessibility Maps can be found at:  http://www.accessibility.uwo.ca/maps.htm

How to Register

This program is currently available to academic and administrative leaders.  For inquiries about a focused group session, please contact Barb Froats at bfroats@uwo.ca.

There is no cost to participants for this program.