Preconference Information

Mental Health First Aid® at Work

One-day preconference program | Sunday, April 23, 2023
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET

Research shows that one in four adults face mental health challenges every single day. Unhealthy work environments can also make managing an emotional situation, mental health or substance use consitions even more difficult. Employers can play an important role in creating a supportive and understanding work environment for all employees. Mental Health First Aid^® at Work training gives HR professionals, line managers, and employees useful information and practical techniques on how to approach and support colleagues in distress to help organizations build a resilient and more productive workforce. Organizations that train their employees in Mental Health First Aid^® at Work can highlight their internal resources, employee assistance programs and other important benefits.

This is a 4-hour immersive, skill-building training program where attendees learn how to respond to crisis and non-crisis mental health or substance use challenges in their workplace using the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan.

• Explore evidence-based techniques to approach colleagues who may be developing or experiencing mental illness, listen nonjudgmentally, give reassurance and support, and encourage self-care and professional resources
  
• Understand how attitudes about mental illness and substance abuse may reinforce workplace stigma.
  
• Learn about common conditions such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, and substance use and how they may manifest in the workplace.
  
• Practice the MHFA Action Plan - ALGEE - Using real-work scenarios, facilitated by expert instructors. 
  
  

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