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Mental Health First Aid<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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Program Overview<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Designed and delivered in collaboration with leaders and providers across the URI campus, this course is intended for all clients who are looking to enhance awareness, reduce stigma, and support colleagues in managing mental health issues. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) offers transferable skills that generalize to adults (18+) both inside and outside of the workplace.<\/p>\n

MHFA is a comprehensive, skills-based training program that equips participants with the tools to support colleagues experiencing mental health challenges. Through structured learning and role-playing, participants learn to recognize signs of mental health distress, provide initial support, and guide individuals to appropriate resources. This program builds a culture of understanding, ensuring that employees feel supported and valued. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We believe in the power of collaboration. By partnering with OSI, you\u2019ll receive customized solutions tailored to your unique business needs. From initial consultation to implementation and evaluation, we\u2019re with you every step of the way.           <\/p>\n

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Benefits and Outcomes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Improved Awareness and Reduction of Stigma<\/strong>: Participants gain a deeper understanding of mental health challenges and how to foster a stigma-free workplace.<\/li>\n
  2. Skills for Early Intervention<\/strong>: Practical skills to identify and address early signs of mental health issues, and the increased confidence to do so.<\/li>\n
  3. Enhanced Resource Awareness<\/strong>: Employees will leave equipped with knowledge of available mental health resources, ensuring they can assist colleagues effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Customization and Flexibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    MHFA can be offered in various formats to accommodate different schedules and company sizes, with flexibility in timing for both in-person and virtual formats.<\/p>\n

    Program Implementation<\/h2>\n
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    • Self-Paced Component<\/strong>: Two-hour online session.<\/li>\n
    • Live Session<\/strong>: A follow-up session can be conducted either in person or virtually, according to client preferences.<\/li>\n
    • Group Size<\/strong>: Ideal for 10-30 participants, and designed to support anyone who is 18 years of age or older, the program fosters a collaborative and interactive learning experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Why Choose This Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Investing in Mental Health First Aid demonstrates a commitment to employee well-being, morale, and retention at a crucial time when the lines between work and personal lives are blurrier than ever before. When those around us are struggling it affects many different domains of our lives, including our ability to seek\/ask for help and support in the workplace when we are providing support to others in our lives. Mental Health First Aid is a valuable inclusion in a proactive employee wellbeing strategy aimed at fostering a supportive workplace, where colleagues are able to view and support each other in more holistic ways. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Program Overview Designed and delivered in collaboration with leaders and providers across the URI campus, this course is intended for all clients who are looking to enhance awareness, reduce stigma, and support colleagues in managing mental health issues. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) offers transferable skills that generalize to adults (18+) both inside and outside […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":573,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-12244","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/573"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12244"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12244\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13540,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12244\/revisions\/13540"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}