Virtual Training
We Deliver Mental Health Training Online
The following courses can accommodate minimum of 8 and a maximum of 15 participants.
Mental Health First Aid: Standard
Mental Health First Aid: Standard is a virtual training designed to help you provide initial support to someone who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or may be in crisis. During this virtual MHFA training, participants will learn how to recognize the range of changes that may be an indicator of declining mental health, how to offer and provide support, and how to guide a person towards appropriate professional help.
Topics Include:
- Signs of declining mental well-being
- Introduction to MHFA Actions
- MHFA for crisis situations
- Responding to possible challenges in providing support
- Impact of stigma on mental wellness
- Using MHFA to promote self-care
Method of Instruction:
This 9-hour course is a combination of self-directed learning (Module 1: Two hours ) facilitator-Instructed learning (Modules 2 and 3: Three and a half hours each). Course participants are required to complete Module 1 before participating in Module 2 and 3 in person.
Upon course completion, registrants receive a Certificate of Completion from the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
The Working Mind
The Working Mind is a powerful and dynamic course that approaches mental health as a spectrum, not just a static state. Participants learn to assess mental well-being, ranging from feeling healthy and resilient to experiencing severe symptoms of distress.
In addition to visualizing mental health across a spectrum, you’ll gain practical tools to manage stress and build resilience, empowering you to handle life’s challenges more easily and confidently. You’ll learn how to identify your stress triggers, break unhelpful patterns, and develop strategies to promote emotional balance.
Course Overview
Module 1: Mental Health and Stigma – Explore mental health concepts and the effects of stigma.
Module 2: The Mental Health Continuum – Use a specialized tool to monitor mental health and foster open discussions.
Module 3: Stress & Resilience – Delve into stress management and resilience-building strategies.
Module 4 (Managers Only): Supporting Your Team – Focus on strategies for managers to support their team’s mental well-being.
Participant Outcomes
After attending this training, you will be able to:
- Reduce mental illness stigma
- Practice stress management and coping skills
- Recognize poor mental health in yourself and others
- Shift how coworkers or employees view and discuss mental health
- Clarify mental health responsibilities to employees, managers, and/or coworkers
- Foster a more supportive work environment
Note: The Working Mind can be delivered virtually or in-person, based on your preference.
Mental Health First Aid: Supporting Youth
Mental Health First Aid: Supporting Youth is a virtual training designed to help you provide initial support to a young person showing signs of declining mental well-being or in crisis. It’s designed for members of the public who have frequent contact with young people (ages 12 to 24).
This course will teach you how to:
- Recognize signs that a young person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis
- Initiate conversations that encourage a young person to talk about a mental health or substance use problem
- Discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being
- Assist in a mental health or substance use crisis situation
- Access local mental health resources and supports
- Check in with one’s own mental well-being and take action as needed
Method of Instruction:
This 10-hour virtual employee training opportunity is a combination of self-directed learning (Module 1: Two hours ) and virtual, facilitator-Instructed learning (Modules 2 and 3: Four hours each). Course participants are required to complete Module 1 before participating in Module 2 and 3.
Upon completion of these virtual training sessions, registrants receive a Certificate of Completion from the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
Creating Communities of Mental Health Allies
Creating Communities of Mental Health Allies is a two-hour interactive online mental health course that aims to explore the fundamental principles of mental health and create confident mental health allies to support those who may be struggling.
Topics Include:
- Mental health concepts and key terms
- Signs of declining mental well-being
- Introduction to the conversation guide
- Effective listening strategies
- Impact of stigma on mental wellness
- Community resources
Participant Outcomes:
- Increased awareness of signs and symptoms of common mental health problems
- Decreased stigma related to mental health
- Increased confidence in supporting individuals experiencing a mental health problem or crisis
- Increased awareness of mental health resources in their community
Personalized Corporate Mental Health Training
Interested in mental health training for employees but not sure if the sessions mentioned above are right for your team? We’d be happy to create a custom seminar that meets your needs.
We’ve developed corporate mental health training programs for a diverse range of businesses, helping them identify topics and educational outcomes that best suit their greater employee wellness goals.
Popular topics covered in our personalized corporate mental health training seminars include:
- Dealing with bullying and harassment in the workplace
- Creating a healthy work/life balance
- Setting and maintaining healthy workplace boundaries
- Preventative self-care strategies to practice at work
- Coping mechanisms for employees in high-stress roles
- Tips for creating effective mental health policies
- The importance of workplace positivity and appreciation
- Tools and tips for conflict resolution
We want to help you support your team and establish a work environment where success is inevitable. Don’t wait until your workers are burnt out or disengaged. With the right corporate mental health training, you can prevent productivity loss and cultivate a thriving company culture.
That’s the power of mental health education!
Note: Personalized training can be delivered virtually or in-person, based on your preference.
What People Say About Catalyst Mental Health
“I would highly recommend this training to individuals and businesses looking for mental health first aid training. The facilitator was informed, engaging and a skilled educator. Even on a virtual platform the engagement level was excellent. This training offers crucial skills to support the mental health of self and others and helpful resources to share with your personal and professional networks.”
“Jenan teaching about Mental Health has really made me understand how it works and how to feel and act towards it. Jenan is a great person to know and meet, she is caring and opens a confidential and supporting space to everyone. Would really recommend to take example from Jenan and contribute in the Catalyst Trading Services!!”
I have done two trainings with Catalyst and both were fantastic. I feel like I took away a lot of important info, and Jenan the instructor is amazing at what she does. She is able to keep heavy subjects light and fun within the class and is super knowledgeable.
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