Objectives :
  • Acquire basic knowledge of mental health disorders and crises and how to identify them
  • Develop interpersonal skills to provide assistance
  • Inform, provide information on available resources, encourage referral to appropriate professionals and, in the event of a crisis, relay to the most appropriate service.
  • Coping better with aggressive behavior
  • Master an action plan that can be used to provide immediate support for mental health problems
Prerequisites :

Willingness to volunteer, fluency in written and spoken French

Educational tools :

Open discussion, interactive theoretical presentation, work in sub-groups, group work in the form of workshops, videos

Teaching methods :

Active teaching

Program

Day 1 :

Presentation

Introduction of presenter and participants

Training objectives and schedule

Mutual expectations

1.1 Mental disorders

- Risk factors, statistics and consequences

- Interventions

- Recovery

1.2 Mental health first aid

- Why PSSM?

- The PSSM action plan

2.1 Depression

- Signs and symptoms

- Interventions

2.2 The PSSM action plan for depression

- First aid for suicidal ideation and behavior

- First aid for non-suicidal self-injury)

- First aid for depression

Day 2 :

3.1 Anxiety disorders

- Signs and symptoms

- Interventions

3.2 The PSSM action plan for anxiety disorders

- First aid for panic attacks

- First aid in the crisis after a traumatic event

4.1 Psychotic disorders

- Signs and symptoms

- Interventions

The PSSM action plan for psychotic disorders

- First aid in severe psychotic crises

4.2 Substance-related disorders

- Signs, symptoms and interventions

PSSM action plan for substance use disorder

- First aid in a substance-related crisis

- First aid for aggressive behavior

Assessment methods :
  • Assessment of acquired skills: initial and final questionnaires.
  • Written evaluation of participant satisfaction.
Correct answer rate for summary quiz
2024
90%
Formalization :
  • Delivery of a training certificate issued by PSSM France.
  • Delivery of a PSSM France manual.
Price :
From €2,500 excl.
Testimonials
URSSAF
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Training that provides keys for accompanying a person in distress

NEOMA BUSINESS SCHOOL
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Very good teaching on this course

URSSAF
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Great pace, never a dull moment!