ensa Mental Health First Aid course for employees
To do nothing is wrong!
Psychological difficulties and crises are part of our workplace. Almost all Swiss people know at least one person who is affected by these mental health problems. It is therefore all the more important to recognise and support those affected.
It is important to recognise early signs of mental health problems in relatives, friends or colleagues, to approach them and offer help. The longer you wait, the worse the problems become.
In a series of sessions, the course covers basis knowledge about most common mental illnesses and the five steps to first aid are taught in a practical way. life situation. The focus is not on diagnosis or therapy but instead on supporting those affected in getting access to professional help
As First Aiders …
- help minimise the gap between recognising a mental health difficulty and seeking professional help.
- have basic knowledge about mental illness.
- have acquired practical skills to offer first aid in the event of problems and crises.
- know how to approach, assist, support and inform a person in distress.
- know how to encourage them to seek professional help.
Introduction
- What is Mental Health? What are Mental Health problems? How common are mental illnesses? – some statistics and the impact of Mental Health disorders
- Overview of the spectrum of interventions for Mental Health and professionals who can help
- Recovery
- Self-care and wellbeing
- Why Mental Health First Aid?
- First Aid in 5 steps: ROGER
- Respond: approach assess assist
- Offer a non-judgmental ear and communicate openly
- Give support and information
- Encourage appropriate professional help
- Rev up the resources
Depression
- Signs and symptoms, risk factors and treatment
- Bipolar disorder – signs and symptoms, risk factors
- Burnout – signs and symptoms, risk factors
- Crises associated with depression – suicidal thoughts and behaviour; First Aid for these crises
- First Aid for depression
- Helpful resources
Anxiety disorders
- Signs and symptoms of anxiety
- Different types of anxiety disorder
- Risk factors
- Treatments
- Crises associated with anxiety problems – panic attack, traumatic events; First Aid for these crises
- First Aid for anxiety disorders
- Helpful resources
Psychosis
- Signs and symptoms
- Mental illnesses where psychosis can occur
- Risk factors
- Treatments available and professionals who can help
- Crises associated with psychosis; First Aid for these crises
- First Aid for psychosis
- Helpful resources
Substance Use Disorders
- What substances are abused?
- Risk factors for substance use
- Professionals who can help
- Treatments available
- Crises associated with substance use disorder; First Aid for these crises
- First Aid for substance use disorder
- Helpful resources
Please register directly at external page ensa