MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER PROGRAMME

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Mental Health First Aider Programme: Interactive Training for Compassionate Leadership

In today’s fast-paced work environment, mental health is more critical than ever. The Mental Health First Aider Programme, offered by Drilldownreports.com, is a two half-day in-office workshop designed specifically for leaders and HR practitioners. Through immersive role-play scenarios, participants will gain the skills to recognize and respond to a wide range of mental health conditions and neurodivergences, empowering them to foster a supportive and empathetic workplace culture.

Why Attend?

By joining this programme, you will:

Develop Comprehensive Understanding: Gain deep insights into mental health conditions such as burnout, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, substance abuse, and trauma, as well as neurodivergences like ADHD and autism spectrum disorders.
Acquire Practical Skills: Learn actionable techniques to serve as a mental health first responder, offering immediate support in workplace situations.
Cultivate Empathy: Enhance your leadership approach with greater compassion and understanding of mental health challenges.
Create Psychological Safety: Build a work environment where team members feel supported and valued.
Boost Team Well-Being: Contribute to the overall mental health and resilience of your organization.

What to Expect

This interactive workshop unfolds over two half-days, blending theory, discussion, and hands-on practice:

Day 1:

Introduction to mental health first aid and the role of a first aider.
Exploration of emotional intelligence (EQ) and its impact on leadership.
Insights into why employee well-being matters and how leaders can champion it.
Addressing workplace stigma and common misconceptions.
Understanding a variety of mental health conditions and neurodivergences through guided learning.

Day 2:

Practical approaches to managing mental health situations effectively.
Building emotional literacy and fostering trust in your team.
Techniques for creating psychological safety and practicing active listening.
Grounding exercises and emotional regulation strategies.
Role-play scenarios to apply your skills in real-world contexts.

Led by two highly skilled mental health facilitators, this programme ensures an engaging and impactful experience. All participants receive manuals and notebooks to support their learning journey.

WHY WE OFFER THIS PROGRAMME?

We believe in the power of people everywhere to create an environment of good mental wellbeing.

Create a team of mental health first aiders who can bring caring, psychological safety and empathy to the people around them.

Groups of individuals in any sector can empower themselves with mental well-being knowledge in order to understand and respond to mental well-being in their communities and organisations.

NOTE: Your role is not to be a counselling and to offer ongoing therapy services. Your role is to provide organisational support for those who need proactive or reactive mental well-being support.

The Power of Role-Play

Our programme harnesses the transformative power of role-play to accelerate learning and deepen empathy. By stepping into realistic scenarios, you’ll master key skills faster and retain them longer, making you better equipped to support your team.

Join Us

Offered by Drilldownreports.com, the Mental Health First Aider Programme is your chance to lead with empathy, understanding, and confidence. Ready to make a lasting difference in your workplace? Contact us now for our upcoming training at info@drilldownreports.com for more details.