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legal industry Mental Health First Aid Training.

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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.

This 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.

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💻 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

Find an upcoming MHFA workshop or refresher course

Mental Health First Aid training is vital for professionals in the legal sector.

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.

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 know how to assist too. MHFA training should be encouraged across seniority, departments and genders to ensure diversity of support.

Law Firms who have completed MHFA training with ALPMA

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.

Enquire about group sessions

How to Enrol

Registration

Register and pay for one of our upcoming online training timeslots. Places are limited per course, so secure your spot now. If all courses are full, check back regularly as new timeslots are opening each month, or contact us to register your interest.

eLearning Component

Once registered you will be sent instructions on how to access and complete the online training component.

Workshop Component

Attend the face-to-face training or online workshop. Make sure to complete the online training course prior to attending the workshop.

Accreditation Assessment

After completing the Instructor-led workshop component you will receive a link to the online Accreditation Assessment that must be passed before you receive the Certificate of Accreditation.

Qualified

You are now a qualified as a Mental Health First Aider.

Refresh your training

Complete your refresher training within 3 years to ensure you keep your skills up to date and maintain your accreditation.