Mental Health First Aid training is vital for professionals in the legal sector.
Thanks to the support of legalsuper and our accredited MHFA instructors, ALPMA provides access to Mental Health First Aid Australia’s (MHFA) training course that has been specifically tailored to legal workplaces.
Anyone can have a conversation that may save a life. Everyone should know how.
Within the general community there is a high prevalence of mental illness, with 1 in 5 people suffering in the workplace. There is an even higher incidence in the legal workplace with 1 in 3 lawyers, at any one time, suffering depression, high anxiety and stress.
Early recognition of signs and symptoms can lead to a return to usual performance quickly and can alleviate the problems worsening.
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People who have attended MHFA training with alpma.
So many people get their physical first aid certificate without giving it a second thought, and instantly put their hand up for the training opportunity. I hope in the future it becomes the same for MHFA training – it is just as important as knowing the DRSABC in my opinion.
Lauren ZelunkaMHFA Accredited Instructor
ALPMA can help you build a mentally healthy and supportive workplace.
The Mental Health First Aid for Legal Professionals course is a combination of a self-directed online (eLearning) component and a 4-5 hour training session (online or in-person) that teaches managers, supervisors and individuals how to assist a co-worker who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
ALPMA’s regular MHFA workshops are conducted online through 2.5hr training sessions over two days. Places are limited to 12 people per course.
We can also arrange onsite or remote (online) corporate training sessions for your firm or organisation.
💻 eLearning Component Inclusions
Developing mental health problems:
- Depression
- Anxiety problems
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
- Eating disorders
Mental health crises:
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe psychotic states
- Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
- Aggressive behaviours
🗣️ Workshop Components
- 2 x 2.5 hour virtual workshop (online); or
- 4.5 hour face-to-face workshop (in-person)
Learn how to:
- Recognise signs and symptoms of mental health problems and crises in your employees and co-workers
- Understand risk factors and appropriate evidence-based treatments and supports
- Respond and offer appropriate support to employees and co-workers using the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan ALGEE
I look forward to meeting an eclectic range of attendees who can build on or learn new skills that can be used in many situations both personally and professionally.
Cath AshtonMHFA Accredited Instructor
How many MHFAiders does your firm need?
Would you know how to assist a co-worker who is experiencing a mental health problem?
It’s important that you learn but it is equally as important that multiple people within your firm also know how to assist. MHFA training should be encouraged across seniority, departments and genders to ensure diversity of support.
Enquire about Firm or Corporate Sessions
- Minimum numbers are required for each training session.
- Firm training and corporate rates are available.
- ALPMA Corporate Subscriber firms receive further discounts on both individual and group bookings.
[I hope participants take away from my courses] the ability to spot signs that someone is struggling and the confidence in approaching them, knowing what to say as well as how and where to get the appropriate support to enable their recovery.
Mark W DaviesMHFA Accredited Instructor
Law Firms who have completed MHFA training with ALPMA
How does the MHFA program work?
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