Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa New Zealand

Name: Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa New Zealand
Start: 2025-10-08T23:30:00+13:00
End: 2025-10-09T06:30:00+13:00
Location: Mahitahi Colab, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Schedule

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025 at 11:30 pm to Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 06:30 am

UTC+13:00

Location

Mahitahi Colab, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 | Nelson, NE

Join us for an engaging and practical Workplace Mental Health First Aid programme, designed for anyone who wants to create a supportive and psychologically safe workplace. Led by Kate Figgins, Director at Humanex, Mental Health Advocate, and Accredited MHFA Instructor, this course equips participants with the skills to provide first response support to colleagues experiencing mental health challenges.
This internationally recognised programme combines self-paced online learning with a hands-on-face-to-face workshop, covering major mental health challenges in New Zealand and providing practical strategies to foster psychological safety, support colleagues, and connect them with professional services.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding common workplace mental health challenges.
- How to respond effectively to crises such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and suicidal behaviors.
- Developing g and applying Mental Health First Aid action plans.
Self-care and safety for those providing support.
- Awareness of resources and tools including e-therapy, apps, mindfulness, and Te Whare Tapa Wha.
The programme includes 5-7 hours of online learning available from Thursday 25 September, followed by a one-day face-to-face workshop on Thursday 9 October. Participants receive a certificate of accreditation valid for three years.
Don't miss the opportunity to gain essential skills to support mental wellbeing in your workplace.
Register online: https://www.commerce.org.nz/event/mental-health25