Introductions and gentle ice breaker.
Expectations: In small groups discuss and share expectations from the day, then with the whole group. Trainer to address and manage expectations.
What is Mental Health? Free flow exercise untapping what we automatically think of when we hear OR read the words: ‘Mental Health’. Trainer to facilitate discussion re preconceptions, misconceptions and stigma.
Introduce the ‘mental health continuum’.
Common Mental Health Issues: Learn the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions, debunking myths along the way and including video testaments of lived experience and examples of positive portrayals.
How to apply Mental Health First Aid: Introducing the MHFA acronym ALGEE:
- Approach
- Listen and communicate non-judgementally
- Give support and information
- Encourage the person to get help
- Encourage other supports