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Understanding the difference between su***de and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI).
Trigger Warning: This post may contain sensitive content for some people❗❗

Su***de attempt:
💔 Intentionally trying to end one's life
📝 May involve a plan and preparation
😔 Usually driven by feelings of hopelessness, despair, and a desire to escape from emotional pain

NSSI:
🩸 Self-injury that is NOT intended to be fatal
💥 Often impulsive and may not involve a plan
🤕 May be used as a coping mechanism to deal with emotional distress or to communicate distress to others

Common characteristics:
💔 Both behaviours are likely associated with underlying emotional pain, distress, and mental health issues.

📣If someone you know is engaging in NSSI or is at high risk for su***de, it's important to approach them with compassion and understanding and encourage them to seek help from a mental health professional.

But for that, you have to know the signs 👀 (and have the skills), and that’s what Mental Health First Aid is teaching us all about.

👉Let's work together to raise awareness and support those who may be struggling.

💡 Contact MHFA India today to get equip yourself with skills to prevent Su***de and Non-suicidal Self-injury!

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Join the MHFA movement: are you a potential instructor
Are you excited about sharing your knowledge about mental health with others?

Then you might be a great candidate for becoming a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor in India! 💪

So, what are the selection criteria for Instructor applicants? 🤔

Here are some of the key qualities and skills that we look for: 👇

🧠 Knowledge of mental health problems and their treatment
💼 Personal and professional experience in supporting people with mental illness
👍 A positive attitude towards people with mental health problems
💬 Excellent training experience and communication skills
🌍 Knowledge of current mental health situations and services in India
🤝 Good interpersonal skills
💯 A proven record of good conduct at community and workplaces
🎓 Enthusiasm to deliver MHFA™ courses
💼 A business plan for training provision
🏠 Residence in India
Completed the MHFA™ training

If you think you have what it takes to become an MHFA Instructor, we encourage you to apply and chosen candidates will be well-trained on how to rigorously provide MHFA training.

💡 Contact MHFA India today to become a Mental Health First Aid India Instructor!

Tips to improve your listening skills for mental health conversations

It’s no secret that mental health conversations can be difficult to have, and it’s even more challenging to be a good listener in those conversations.

Listening attentively to someone in need can be a powerful tool for support and can make a huge difference in their mental health.

So, here’s how to become a better listener:👇🏻

✔️ Make eye contact by being intent (please don’t stare)
✔️ Focus on what is being said, and don’t check your phone or the time, as it shows boredom.
✔️ Listen and allow the person to speak without interrupting.
✔️ Do not pressure someone to answer quickly.
✔️ If something is not clear, ask clarifying questions in a friendly and non-judgmental way.
✔️ Repeat what you heard for confirmation.
✔️ Reflect on what you heard.
✔️ Listen between the lines (body language, posture, facial expressions, eye contact, etc.)

Do you consider yourself to be a good listener?

MHFA Training: Who Can Benefit from It? 🤔

Mental health challenges can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or profession. 👤

That's why Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses are designed to be accessible and relevant to a wide range of individuals. ⬇️

👨‍💼 Line managers and HR professionals can learn how to support their employee's mental well-being and create a mentally healthy workplace.

👩‍🏫 Teachers and social care professionals can develop skills to identify and support young people with mental health challenges.

👪 Parents can gain insight into how to support their children's mental health and well-being.

👮‍♂️ First responders, police officers, and armed forces personnel can learn how to provide initial support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis.

🩺 Staff nurses, general practitioners, and counsellors can improve their ability to identify and refer people to appropriate mental health services.

💙 Friends and family members can learn how to support their loved ones through difficult times.

By becoming more knowledgeable and confident, you can help to reduce stigma and create a more supportive and compassionate society.

▶️Contact MHFA India to join our program today and become a certified Mental Health First Aider!🚀

🗣 It's time to create awareness about mental health! - A MHFA India Course

Mental Health First Aid India is offering a 1-hour Mental Health Awareness Course to equip individuals with basic knowledge of mental health and illness. 📚

You will be briefed about:

Factors influencing mental health and well-being
Mental illness and risk factors associated
Coping techniques
Importance of self-care in mental health

The session is offered in a virtual format with a maximum of 50 participants per session. 💻

It is a perfect opportunity to become aware of the importance of mental health and to foster a supportive environment in our community.

So don't miss out! Join us to become more aware and empathetic about mental health and illness.

NOTE: This is not a certification course. 📝

▶️Contact MHFA India to avail a training session to become Mental Health Aware!

Be the light for mental health: the essential roles of an MHFA instructor.

Here are some of the essential roles of an MHFA Instructor that will make you a valuable asset in promoting mental health: ⬇️

👩‍🏫 Teach the MHFA course with loyalty to the core program model and key messages
🤝 Promote your capacity as an MHFA trainer to different communities
📢 Host business meetings or free informative sessions to expand your reach
💡 Evaluate your success effectively through the comprehensive feedback system of MHFA India

By becoming an MHFA Instructor, you'll help to reduce stigma 🧠 and improve access to care for those who need it. 👤

So why not join the MHFA movement today?

💡 Contact MHFA India today to become a Mental Health First Aid India Instructor!

🤔 Curious about the effectiveness of MHFA courses? Let's take a closer look!🔎

Here are some key points to consider:

🔹️MHFA™ courses are developed by mental health experts and people with lived experience of mental illness.

🔹️Our courses are evidence-based and backed by research to ensure their effectiveness.

🔹️Research and evaluation have repeatedly demonstrated the positive impact of MHFA™ training in India and worldwide.

🔹️Studies have shown that people who complete the MHFA™ course have increased confidence in helping someone with a mental health problem and decreased stigma towards mental illness.

🔹️MHFA™ training has also been shown to improve mental health knowledge and awareness, as well as reduce negative attitudes towards seeking help.

At MHFA™ India, we are committed to providing evidence-based training to help you become an accredited Mental Health First Aider. 🙌

Need more? Learn more about the research and evaluation of our courses by visiting this page 👉https://mhfa.com.au/research/mhfa-course-evaluations.

▶️Contact MHFA India to join our program today and become a certified Mental Health First Aider!🚀

👋 Check out the Blended Mental Health First Aid Course!

This course is for everyone who wants to be able to help themselves and others.

🏆 Accredited: Get certified as a Mental Health First Aider with an Accreditation valid for three years.

📚 Evidence-Based: Our expert consensus-based guidelines teach you to recognise, understand, and respond to mental health problems in the workplace and community.

🔑 Gain Skills: Get the tools needed to speak openly and accurately about mental health and intervene early by recognising warning signs.

💪 Respond in a Crisis: Respond across a range of crisis situations where an adult may be at risk of harm.

🌟 Reduce Stigma: Be part of the fastest-growing MHFAider community in India, and help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.

▶️Don't wait! Register today by visiting this link: https://www.mhfaindia.com/index.php/MHFAcourse/508 and join our community of Mental Health First Aiders! 💚

MHFA India: Supporting our instructors every step of the way 🤝👨‍🏫

At MHFA India, we believe that our MHFA Instructors are essential to promoting mental health awareness and support in India.

That's why we offer a range of resources and support to help our Instructors succeed.

Here are just a few ways we support our MHFA Instructors:

1️⃣ Ongoing professional development:
We provide our Instructors with regular training and support to ensure they stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in mental health.

2️⃣ Access to resources:
Our Instructors have access to a range of resources, including teaching materials, guides, and online tools to support their training sessions.

3️⃣ Peer support:
We facilitate peer-to-peer support among our Instructors, allowing them to connect and learn from one another.

At MHFA India, we're committed to supporting our Instructors every step of the way. Let's work together to promote mental health and well-being in India! 🙌

💡 Contact MHFA India today to become a Mental Health First Aid India Instructor!

How mental health awareness can help make life better

Mental health is an important part of our overall wellbeing.

While we often focus on physical health, it’s just as important to pay attention to our mental health.

It can be difficult to recognize and acknowledge the impact that mental health has on our lives, but when we do, it can open up a whole new world of possibilities.

By being aware of mental health
🔸️ It helps to understand that we need to also care for our mental well-being
🔸️ It helps to differentiate mental health from mental illness
🔸️ It helps to understand your emotional and thought patterns better
🔸️ It helps to address the early signs of poor mental health
🔸️ It helps talk about mental health as a status of well-being in the public

By increasing awareness, we can help to create a world where mental health is taken seriously and given the support it deserves.

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Are there prerequisites for taking MHFA Courses?🤔

The short answer is NO.

Here are some key points to keep in mind: ⬇️

🔹️MHFA™ India courses are designed for ALL adults aged 18 and above.
🔹️You don't need any existing knowledge of mental health to take this course.
🔹️No medical background is required to become a certified Mental Health First Aider.
🔹️Getting trained in Mental Health First Aid® is recommended for anyone who wants to improve self-care and be prepared to appropriately aid their loved ones.
🔹️MHFA™ courses provide you with evidence-based learning to make a real difference in someone's life.

So, if you're a student, teacher, manager, or anyone who wants to help others, MHFA™ courses are for you.

▶️Contact MHFA India to join our program today and become a certified Mental Health First Aider!🚀

Become mental health aware: Equip your managers with skills for a positive workplace.

MHFA India's Mental Health Awareness course is designed to provide evidence-based knowledge and basic skills to managers for promoting positive mental health in the workplace.

Your managers will gain the following:

🧠 Knowledge of mental health and illnesses for personal mental well-being
👥 Understanding of triggers for poor mental health in the workplace
💬 Confidence to have open discussions on mental health with peers
🌟 Positive attitude towards mental health
📚 Understanding of resources like First Aiders and EAP

Duration ⏰: 3 hours

Certification 📄: You will be given an e-certification of attendance as "Mental Health Aware."

Investing in your managers' mental health skills has a positive impact on the entire workplace.

They can better support employees' mental well-being, reduce absenteeism and presenteeism, and promote a healthy work environment. 🙌

▶️Contact MHFA India today to learn more!

MHFA instructors on campus: promoting mental health and well-being at universities 🎓

Universities can be stressful places, and many students face poor mental health during their academic journey.

It is imperative to empower students with knowledge and skills to self-care and enhance help-seeking behaviours through Mental Health education.

Many colleges have made Mental Health First Aid training part of their curriculum (just like the training on different life skills.)

How having your Mental Health First Instructors will impact the campus:

1️⃣ Mental health literacy:
Students, staff and faculties have easy access to MHFA training which promotes mental health literacy and reduce stigma.

2️⃣ Reduce stigma:
By taking an accredited Mental Health First Aid course, students can become more well-rounded future professionals with enhanced capacity to address mental health issues.

3️⃣ Cost-effective:
Through in-house instructors, training on Mental Health First Aid becomes more cost-effective for students and staff.

4️⃣ Continuous support:
With in-house instructors, students and staff can get continuous support throughout their journey as Mental Health First Aiders that can help maintain the quality of first aid provision.

MHFA Instructors play a crucial role in promoting mental health and well-being on campus.

Let's work together to support the mental health of students and staff at universities!

▶️Learn more about MHFA instructors course for campuses 👉 https://www.mhfaindia.com/content/mhfa-program-campuses or contact MHFA India to learn more!

Building a community of care: why strengthening mental health means strengthening community-based care.

If you didn’t get the memo yet – mental health is an essential part of overall wellbeing and is too often overlooked.

To create a healthier, happier society, it is essential that we focus on transforming mental health care and strengthening community-based care.

This means providing an interconnected network of services that include mental health services integrated into general health care, such as

🔹️ community mental health services,
🔹️ peer support
🔹️ recovery services,
🔹️ and other services that deliver mental health care in non-health settings.

This provides an additional layer of support by allowing people to use their own experiences to help each other.

It is a people-centred and recovery-oriented type of care.

That’s why community-based mental health care is more acceptable than institutional care and provides better outcomes for people with mental health conditions.

Mental Health First Aid courses are proven to enhance mental health literacy among individuals which helps build empathy towards people experiencing mental health problems.

Contact MHFA India today for more details to get trained on Mental Health First Aid!

3 Criteria to consider when choosing to train on Mental Health First Aid

With mental health first aid skills and knowledge becoming on-demand, it is important to check certain criteria in order to take the right course. 👀

As with physical first aid, every individual should also be equipped with the knowledge and skills of mental health first aid. 🧠

💡That’s how you can correctly help someone in a mental health crisis while also keeping yourself safe.

Of course, it's important to learn these skills in a safe and comfortable environment. 🙌

That's why it's essential to choose the right training program that can help you acquire these skills effectively… and without any unnecessary stress or anxiety.

How to do that? 🤔

Check these criteria before choosing:

👉 Accreditation and standardization, which ensures quality and safety in learning.
👉 Evidence-based learning and quality teaching material that is scientifically measured for its effectiveness.
👉 Trainers who are accredited to deliver training on Mental Health First Aid.

🌎 Choose MHFA for an experience that is part of a global program active in 24 countries.

▶️Contact MHFA India today to invest in your mental health knowledge with research-based materials!

Learn to support someone in crisis with the MHFA Su***de Prevention course.
Trigger Warning: This post may contain sensitive content for some people❗

Are you worried about someone you know who may be feeling suicidal?

Do you want to be better equipped to help someone in a mental health crisis?

The MHFA Su***de Prevention Course is designed to help you:

identify the warning signs for su***de,
have a conversation with someone experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviour,
and confidently support a person in crisis.

Here's what you need to know:

🎓 It is a 5-hour standardised, evidence-based course that teaches you how to provide mental health first aid to someone feeling suicidal.

👥 It is licensed by MHFA International and available to any adult in India.

💻 The course is delivered via two video conferencing sessions of 2.5 hours each or half-day classroom sessions.

💡 This course is NOT recommended for individuals recently bereaved by su***de, and it is not a therapy.

The goal is to equip individuals with the confidence and skills to help someone in a mental health crisis and make a difference by hoping to save someone.

▶️Contact MHFA India to book your seat today!

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The benefits of MHFA instructor training for your organization

Are you looking for ways to improve mental health awareness and support in your organization?

Consider having in-house MHFA Instructor Trainers! Here are just a few reasons why:

1️⃣ Train at your own agenda: With in-house MHFA Instructors, you can schedule MHFA training sessions according to your own agenda and make it a regular part of your L&D Training program.

2️⃣ Trainers who know your work culture: In-house Instructors know your work culture and can tailor the training to fit your specific needs and work dynamics.

3️⃣ Cost-effective: Training on Mental Health First Aid can be more cost-effective with in-house instructors compared to hiring an independent trainer.

4️⃣ Continuous support: In-house trainers can provide continuous support to employees as they become Mental Health First Aiders, helping to maintain the quality of first aid provision over time.

MHFA Instructor Training is a great investment for any organization looking to prioritize mental health and well-being.

👉Contact MHFA India today to learn more about MHFA Instructor Training!

Why you need to know mental health first aid: the importance of being prepared

We are all familiar with the importance of first aid in physical health and safety. But what about mental health?

Knowing first aid for mental health is just as important, if not more so

First aid for mental health focuses on identifying the signs and symptoms of an issue, assessing the situation, providing support, and finding appropriate resources.

This knowledge can help individuals to understand their own mental health, as well as the mental health of others.

It can help reduce the stigma associated with mental health, helping people be more comfortable discussing the matter.

Being able to provide help quickly can make a difference in that person’s life by getting them the necessary support they need.

Contact MHFA India today to know more about Mental Health First Aid!

👋 Check out the Blended Mental Health First Aid Course!

This course is for everyone who wants to be able to help themselves and others.

🏆 Accredited: Get certified as a Mental Health First Aider with an Accreditation valid for three years.

📚 Evidence-Based: Our expert consensus-based guidelines teach you to recognise, understand, and respond to mental health problems in the workplace and community.

🔑 Gain Skills: Get the tools needed to speak openly and accurately about mental health and intervene early by recognising warning signs.

💪 Respond in a Crisis: Respond across a range of crisis situations where an adult may be at risk of harm.

🌟 Reduce Stigma: Be part of the fastest-growing MHFAider community in India, and help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.

▶️Contact MHFA India today to book your seat and join our community of Mental Health First Aiders! 💚

Who are MHFA India Instructors ? (Fact +Fiction)

✔️Fact: MHFA India Instructors are individuals who have been trained and certified by MHFA India to deliver MHFA courses in India.

✔️Fact: MHFA India Instructors are passionate about mental health and are committed to making a difference in their communities. 🧠

🚫False: MHFA India Instructors work directly for MHFA India.

(In reality, they may work for a range of organizations, such as non-profits🏢, corporations💼, educational institutions🎓, or government agencies🏛️, or work as freelancing independent instructors. )

🚫False: MHFA India Instructors are therapists or mental health professionals.

(In reality, MHFA India courses are designed for anyone who fulfills certain criteria set by MHFA and are able to deliver MHFA training independently – following the guidelines. This assures that anyone who takes MHFA training receives the same quality and guidance regardless of who the MHFA trainer is.)

MHFA India Instructors play a vital role in promoting mental health awareness and support in India.

By delivering MHFA courses, they help increase mental health literacy, reduce stigma, and contribute to building a mentally-healthy nation. 🙌

▶️Contact MHFA India today to know more about the Instructor’s course!

Mental health for all: investing in mental health to advance public health

The importance of investing in mental health for all cannot be understated.

Mental health affects us all and is integral to public health, human rights, and socioeconomic development.

There are many reasons why people experience mental health problems, including genetic predisposition, stress, relationship issues, or traumatic events during childhood.

These factors can contribute to an increased risk of depression or anxiety disorders later in life.

Investing in mental health initiatives has the potential to create a healthier and more equitable society.

Such investment could help reduce the burden on families and local communities as well as reduce long-term costs associated with treating people with mental illness.

Mental Health First Aid courses are proven to enhance mental health literacy among individuals which helps build empathy towards people experiencing mental health problems.

Contact MHFA India today for more details to get trained on Mental Health First Aid!