Empower your workplace with
Mental Health First Responder Training

Equip leaders, HR and teams with the skills to support individuals
through mental health distress and foster wellbeing.

MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK

Mental health disorders are experienced by around 2 in 5 people (43.7%) and 2 in 3 senior leaders (64%), yet Employee Assistance Programs average usage globally is
approximately only 6% (SafeWork Australia, ABS, Bupa, ResearchGate).

The prevalent issues contributing to this situation include:

 

  • Lack of Psychological Safety: Employees often do not feel secure enough to open up about their mental health challenges with their employers.
  • Deficient Workplace Cultures: Many workplaces lack a culture of trust that encourages individuals to freely express their emotions.
  • Absence of Routine Emotional Check-Ins: Workplaces frequently lack established methods for individuals to confidentially check in on their emotional well-being.
  • Limited Leadership Engagement: Leaders often fail to proactively check in with their teams in a structured manner to provide support for mental health and overall well-being.
  • Difficulty in Identifying Support Channels: When individuals require support, they often struggle to identify confidential, trusted, and skilled resources to assist them
  • Reliance on Untrained Friends: While friends are often the most trusted confidants, they may lack the certified skills needed to provide adequate mental health support.
  • Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Disclosure: A prevailing stigma exists, portraying the expression of mental health challenges as a shameful act.

MEntal health first responder (MHFR) Program

 A specialised training program designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to provide initial support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis or struggling with mental health issues. 

 

The Mental Health First Responders (MHFR) program is a globally recognised certified program that has been developed using psychology and mental health principles, and is endorsed by the Mental Health Foundation Australia.

KEY OUTCOMES

  1. Reduce stigma around seeking and asking for help.
  2. Prevent stress and other daily challenges escalating into mental health conditions or crises.
  3. Empower your people to identify signs of distress and provide early intervention support
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who IS THE TRAINING FOR?

Leaders
HR MANAGERS
TEAM Managers
OH&S ManagerS
EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
Psychologists
Teachers
Care Workers
Social Workers
First Aiders

Mental Health First Responder vs Mental Health First Aid

What's the difference?

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As a registered Child and Family Psychologist who lectured at the University of Melbourne in a School Leadership Master's Degree for school principals, I can confidently say that the ShareTree folks are at the cutting edge of the sciences of education, psychology, and whole organization change. They are innovative, dedicated, and determined in their practical idealism to benefit humanity. I have worked with them on several projects over the last 6 years and find them usually far ahead of the most recent science. I "retired" at 68 years old back to New Zealand. Otherwise, they would be my first choice of people to work alongside.
Dr Derek Patton
Dr Derek Patton Psychologist at the University of Melbourne
I recently completed the Mental Health First Responders online course. What a great experience! I loved the content and how it was presented. The course contained so many helpful supplementary resources which added to my learning experience. I also loved the wonderful balance between practical "in the moment" ideas and lots of more holistic and systemic thinking regarding mental health and wellbeing. Thank you, ShareTree for a great course!
Pippa Rauch
Pippa Rauch Industrial Psychologist and Career Coach
I work in workplace wellbeing and deal with mental health policies, practices, and issues daily. This training was a fantastic way for me to upskill and gain greater confidence in managing mental health in all settings, not just the workplace. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to improve themselves and help those around them.
Philip Wolfe
Philip WolfeWorkplace Wellbeing Specialist
The leaders at ShareTree truly understand people. They encourage you to conduct a self-review and set goals for your own development, while assisting you to gain the skills to lead your team. I cannot speak more highly of Steven and Rhys. The facilitation skills they both hold is incredibly strong. Steven is a motivator and creates the feeling with all participants that anything is possible. That you too can share in his wisdom and achieve anything that you set your mind to. Rhys is engaging and delivers Mental Health First Responder training with a deep understanding of the topic and issues within life and the workplace.
Michelle Taylor
Michelle TaylorCo-Founder of YOU in Review

Mental Health First Responders (PUBLIC TRAINING)

Enrol in self-paced learning or see when we will next run our Mental Health First Responders Public program on our events page. Funding programs are also available for the Mental Health
First Responders program. See funding options by opening the link below.

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What's the Difference Between Mental Health First Responder (MHFR) & Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)?

While both programs are certified and endorsed by the Mental Health Foundation Australia, there are some key differences. Mental Health First Responder (MHFR) training is more focused on Promotion, Prevention & Early Intervention Support, creating skill sets for people to support mental health distress, and equipping them with the resources required to establish effective mental health frameworks in workplaces.
In contrast, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is focused on understanding the different types of mental health issues and connecting to professional support services in times of crisis.

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