Mental Health Facilitator (MHF)
Crisis Management
The MHF program is a specialized training that aims to develop basic skills to support and manage mental health issues, enhancing the ability of professionals to identify, reach and guide individuals in need of support.
Description of the Program
Mental health plays a crucial role in the quality of life and productivity of the individual. The program (MHF) is an intensive training program that aims to properly prepare participants for the sensitized approach and effective handling of challenging situations that may affect mental health.
The program is designed to develop skills and provide scientific and practical knowledge, offering essential tools to the modern person and professional who is called upon to manage critical situations, both individually and collectively. Emphasis is placed on understanding the importance of prevention.
The MHF program is not designed to create a new profession in the mental health space. Participants retain their original professional status and enhance their practice with mental health support and management skills.
Participants receive a certificate of attendance.
Thematic Axes
- Understanding and solving problems, as well as goal setting
- Understanding and managing emotions
- Techniques for understanding human behavior and enhancing communication (active listening, appropriate questions, reflection, effective feedback)
- Identification and investigation of evidence of mental disorders
- Techniques for dealing with anxiety, stress and psychological distress
- Decision-making process and management of critical situations
- Appropriate referral to mental health professionals when deemed necessary
- Intercultural and minority issues
