Willingness to volunteer, fluency in written and spoken French
Open discussion, interactive theoretical presentation, work in sub-groups, group work in the form of workshops, videos
Active teaching
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