JUST 034 - Mental Health First Aid Canada for Northern Peoples

This northern version of the Mental Health First Aid Canada course integrates material that reflects the experiences of Aboriginal peoples - First Nation, Inuit, and Metis.

In addition, this course addresses the importance of holism and balance. The whole person – mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual - must be considered when providing mental health first aid.

Mental Health First Aid for Northern Peoples is guided by a number of important principles including respect, cooperation, community, harmony, generosity, and resourcefulness.

Crisis first aid skills learned:
-Substance overdose
-Suicidal behaviour
-Panic attack
-Acute stress reaction
-Psychotic episode
-Acute stress reaction
-Psychotic episode

The following outcomes for participants undertaking an MHFA course:
-Increased awareness of signs and symptoms of the most common mental health problems
-Decreased stigma related to mental health
-Increased confidence interacting with individuals experiencing a mental health problem or crisis
-Increased help actually provided to individuals in crisis or experiencing a mental health problem
-Crisis first aid skills learned
-Substance overdose
-Suicidal behaviour
-Panic attack

Who should enroll
  • Individuals in Yukon who want to better support mental health and wellness
  • Any individual interested in learning practical mental health first aid skills in a culturally relevant context
  • Professionals in healthcare, social services, education, and community organizations
  • Community members, and frontline workers
  • Employers, supervisors, and team leaders supporting employee wellbeing

  • Volunteers, caregivers, and peer supporters

     

Learning outcomes

By the completion of this course, participants will be be able to:

  • Identify people who have thoughts of suicide
  • Understand how your beliefs and attitudes can affect suicide intervention
  • Seek a shared understanding of the reasons for thoughts of suicide and the reasons for living
  • Review current risk and develop a plan to increase safety from suicidal behaviour for an agreed amount of time
  • Follow up on all safety commitments, accessing further help as needed.
Duration and format

Duration 24 hours (over three consecutive days))

Format In-person

Withdrawals and refunds
Withdrawals and refunds
NON-CREDIT COURSE REFUND POLICY


Withdrawal 7 days prior to course start time: Full Refund
Withdrawal fewer than 7 days prior to course start time: No Refund

Please refer to the Tuition Refund policy.

This policy applies to all students taking credit courses at Yukon University and all noncredit students taking courses through the Continuing Studies division with Yukon University.

This course has no upcoming sessions scheduled