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Program Highlight: Mental Health First Aid May being Mental Health Awareness month, we wanted to talk about our Mental Health First Aid program at Valley Cities. WHAT is mental health first aid? Just as CPR training prepares people without medical backgrounds to help someone who is having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid trains people to help someone who is at risk of developing a mental health problem or who is going through a mental health crisis. This training, offered FREE to those over 18 living or working in King County gives participants the resources and skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to someone experiencing a crisis, using a 5-step action plan. Interested in learning more about the program? Look no further than https://lnkd.in/gSJkF3Gi

Recognising the signs of poor or faltering mental health can make a life-changing difference. 🧠💙 Mental Health First Aid equips you with the tools to: ✅ Spot early warning signs. ✅ Offer initial support. ✅ Guide someone to professional help. Give your teams the tools to exceed expectations. #MentalHealthMatters #FirstAidForTheMind #MHFA #LessonLearnt

Mental Health First Aid In today’s society, the importance of supporting mental health has never been greater. Some of the stigmas are starting to lift and this has given way to more conscious assessment of one mental health and the true fact that ‘its ok, not to be ok’. This highlights the critical need to train your staff, equipping them to provide appropriate support in the workplace, whether to colleagues or customers. We offer the Mental Health First Aid course in partnership with Mood Mental Health Training and led by Brendan Roy. Brendan is an experienced Mental Health First Aid Instructor with a background in Education which spans over 20 years. In his roles as a senior leader, Brendan has supported mental health whilst working in secondary schools and across a multi academy trust. Follow the below link for me details.  https://lnkd.in/gXH3Q-qR #mfa #mentalhealth #training #lessonlearnt #psa #btr #coliv

Learn how to support those around you struggling with mental health challenges at our Mental Health First Aid event!

Reflecting on our Mental Health First Aid Outreach at Ipakodo Senior Grammar School where we empowered students and educators with the knowledge and skills to support mental well-being. From understanding mental health challenges to learning how to offer first aid support, every session was a step toward a healthier, more informed school environment. Because when schools prioritize mental well-being, the entire community thrives! What’s one thing you believe every school should know about mental health? Share your thoughts in the comments! #doracarebehaviouralfoundation #doracare #throwbackthursday #mentalhealthinschools #empoweringminds #breakingthestigma #explore

Do you work with someone that is currently struggling? This might interest you. Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health challenge or mental health crisis, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health challenge, and the treatments and supports available. Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional help or other supports. Adults who complete a course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most. Great news - Aotearoa have now designed the workshop specifically for New Zealand. Learn more. Book a MHFA Aotearoa workshop - vikki@1lessthing.co.nz or book online www.1lessthing.co.nz https://lnkd.in/gzNJQX9i

Register now (https://buff.ly/3RcfT6S) for a Mental Health First Aid two-day course (30-31 July) that teaches adults how to assist other adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis. When someone you know is struggling with their mental health, it can be difficult to know what to say. You might feel uncertain about how to approach the conversation or worry about saying the wrong thing. From recognising the signs that something isn’t quite right to broaching the conversation, find out how to support those around you with compassion and understanding. Check out Mental Health First Aid to see its #WouldYouKnowWhatToSay campaign.

Just finished another empowering Online Youth Mental Health First Aid Refresher with Hayley! This course is all about keeping your skills sharp and ready to make a positive impact on the mental health of young people. If you’ve taken the full Youth Mental Health First Aid course, this is your chance to refresh and update your knowledge in a supportive online environment. We’d love to hear from you—comment below with your preferred days of the week for our next session. And don’t forget to share this opportunity with friends and colleagues who could benefit from a refresher too! 🌟 #YouthMentalHealth #MHFARefresher #MentalHealthSupport #YouthWellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness

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Let's start this year off right. Join me as I facilitate a virtual Mental Health First Aid Training on Jan. 24th, 2025. https://lnkd.in/e9zfQEmT Work, Church, and School Mental Health First Aid is important. Mental Health First Aid takes the fear and hesitation out of starting these conversations by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge. When more people are equipped with the tools to start a dialogue, more people can get the help they need. Mental Health First Aiders are a vital link, connecting those experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge with appropriate support.