Mental Health Training
Mental Health Training for Workplaces & Youth
Build awareness, strengthen conversations and give people practical tools to support mental well-being. Choose from flexible programs for workplaces, leaders and those supporting youth.
Mental Health Programs
Whether you're building a healthier workplace or helping young people navigate today's challenges, our programs turn mental health awareness into practical skills.
For workplaces
Supporting the Mind at Work
Build a healthier, more supportive workplace with practical mental health training for employees and leaders. Choose a single workshop or combine modules to create a training series around the needs of your organization.
We recommend moving through the series in order, but each module can also stand on its own. Programs are available virtually or in person, with flexible options for your team.
Virtual or In Person | Individual Workshops or Series | Recommended 15–20 Participants
MODULE 1
Mental Health: The Fundamentals
Build understanding. Reduce stigma. Take action.
Develop a practical understanding of mental health and the challenges people may experience at work. Participants learn how to recognize changes in mental well-being, support others and build practical strategies for managing stress and strengthening resilience.
- Mental health, stigma and awareness
- Understanding the Mental Health Continuum
- Recognizing changes in mental well-being
- The ACTION approach to providing support
- Stress management, resilience and self-care
Module 2
Creating a Culture of Compassion
Build a workplace where people feel supported.
Give employees practical tools to create a more compassionate and supportive workplace. This workshop explores how to recognize when someone may be struggling, navigate conversations about mental health and put supportive actions into practice.
- Recognizing when someone may be struggling
- Recognizing when someone may be struggling
- Navigating supportive conversations
- Practical workplace scenarios
- Building compassion and connection at work
Module 3
Managing Burnout
Refuel your energy. Protect your well-being.
Explore the factors that contribute to burnout and learn practical strategies to manage energy, strengthen self-awareness and support ongoing mental well-being.
- Recognizing the signs and drivers of burnout
- Understanding stress, energy and performance
- Building greater self-awareness
- The power of the present moment
- Practical strategies to protect well-being
Module 4
Optimizing Brain Health
Everyday habits for a healthier mind.
Explore the connection between physical health and mental well-being, including the gut-brain connection and the role everyday habits can play in supporting optimal brain function.
- Understanding the gut-brain connection
- How physical health influences mental well-being
- Nutrition and brain health
- Sleep, movement and exercise
- Everyday habits that support resilience
Module 5
Mindset Matters
Change your thinking. Support your well-being.
Understand the role mindset plays in mental health and explore practical strategies for challenging limiting beliefs, navigating change and cultivating a growth mindset.
- Understanding how mindset shapes well-being
- Why change can be difficult
- Identifying limiting beliefs
- Challenging unhelpful thought patterns
- Cultivating a growth mindset
Module 6
Strategies for Managers & Supervisors
Give leaders practical tools to support their teams.
Designed for workplace leaders, this workshop builds on the Supporting the Mind at Work series with practical strategies for supporting employee mental health and contributing to a respectful, inclusive and psychologically safer workplace.
- Recognizing changes in employee well-being
- Having supportive workplace conversations
- Reducing stigma and discrimination
- Building respectful, inclusive workplaces
- Workplace accommodations and support
MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION
The Impact of Mental Health Training
Investing in mental health training improves outcomes across your entire organization. Here is what the research shows:
Improves Mental Health Awareness
Builds Confidence to Support Others
Encourages Earlier Conversations
Reduces Stigma
Strengthens Connection
Supports Healthier Environments
SUPPORTING YOUTH
Mental Health Programs Supporting Youth
Help adults and young people recognize when someone may be struggling, start supportive conversations and connect with appropriate help. Both Awareness and Certification courses available.
Flexible Format | Virtual or In Person | Practical, Scenario-Based Learning
Awareness
Mental Health Awareness: The Fundamentals
Build awareness. Recognize changes. Know how to help.
An introduction to mental health with a focus on the challenges young people may face. Participants learn how to recognize signs of declining mental well-being, communicate effectively and connect youth with appropriate supports.
- Mental health awareness and reducing stigma
- Understanding the Mental Health Continuum
- Recognizing changes in mental well-being
- Communicating with and supporting youth
- Connecting young people with appropriate help
certification
Mental Health First Aid for Adults Supporting Youth
Go deeper with practical tools for supporting youth.
A more in-depth program for adults who work with, care for or support young people. Explore how to recognize changes in mental health, communicate effectively and use practical strategies to support a young person experiencing distress or crisis.
- Recognizing signs of declining mental health
- Understanding common mental health concerns
- Having supportive conversations with youth
- Responding to distress and crisis situations
- Connecting young people with appropriate supports
awareness
Youth Supporting Peers
Help young people support one another.
An interactive introduction to mental health designed for youth. Participants explore stigma, common mental health challenges and how to have supportive conversations, seek help and respond when a friend or peer may be in distress.
- Understanding mental health and reducing stigma
- Recognizing when a peer may be struggling
- Starting supportive conversations
- Knowing what to do when a friend is in distress
- Building resilience and practicing self-care
We Make It Fun. We Make It Real.
Why Train with Action First Aid
Innovative First Aid Education
Training You'll Remember
Flexible Blended Learning
Experienced Instructors
WSIB / CSA Recognized Provider
Training Centres in Barrie, Bracebridge & Sudbury
Mental Health Programs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Supporting the Mind at Work series?
The Supporting the Mind at Work series is a six-module workplace mental health program delivered through Action Total Health. Each module is 1-2 or 3-4 hours and can be combined or delivered individually over days or weeks.
Can the Supporting the Mind at Word series modules be delivered individually or must we take all six?
Modules can be delivered individually or as a series. The recommended sequence is Module #1 through #6, but organizations can choose the modules most relevant to their needs.
What is the recommended group size?
We recommend 15-20 participants per session for the best learning experience.
Are programs available virtually?
Yes. All workplace and youth-supporting programs are available via Zoom or in-person at your location.
Do participants receive MHFA certification?
No. The Supporting the Mind at Work series and Programs Supporting Youth are awareness programs, not certification courses. For MHFA certification, see our individual Mental Health First Aid course.
What is the difference between these programs and MHFA certification?
These group programs focus on workplace and youth mental health awareness, stigma reduction, and practical coping strategies. MHFA certification is a nationally recognized credential through the Mental Health Commission of Canada that trains individuals to recognize and respond to mental health crises.
Can programs be customized for our organization?
Yes. All programs can be tailored to your organization's specific needs, industry, and goals. Contact us to discuss customization.
Do you offer programs specifically for teachers and youth leaders?
Yes. Our Programs Supporting Youth stream is designed specifically for teachers, youth leaders, parents, and peers who want the tools to support young people experiencing a decline in their mental well-being.
How do we book?
Contact us to discuss scheduling, pricing, and program options.