Event Details

An Introduction to Mental Health First Aid in the workplace will be presented by Elaine Vandenburgh - Healthcare Education Director  

Mental health and well-being are key to a healthy, productive workforce, but each year, almost one in five American adults experiences a mental health disorder that impacts them at home and work. This may be increasing even more due to changes stemming from COVID-19. This is why it’s more important now than ever before for employers to make mental health a priority. Luckily, the Mental Health First Aid movement has been gaining traction in workplaces across the country. More and more, through this training, organizations are equipping their teams with skills on how to recognize symptoms of mental health problems, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person towards appropriate treatments and support.

In this Introduction to Mental Health First Aid we will:
• Discuss the prevalence of mental health illnesses and their impact on the workplace.
• Provide an overview of the topics that are covered in an 8-hour adult Mental Health First Aid course which
includes a 5-step action plan.
• Engage in an interactive activity to practice listening nonjudgmentally, one of the action steps outlined in the
Mental Health First Aid Training.
• Share information on how your organization can start and support the mental health first aid movement.

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