Mental Health First Aid

A Skill Building Certificate Course on A-Z of Mental Health First Aid.

Experienced & Qualified Facilitators

Starting From Jan 2025

Mode: Online
(Google Meet)

Eligiblity Criteria: Open For All

About the Course

This specialized course equips participants with the skills to deliver psychological first aid in emergency situations using the RAPID model:
  • Reflective listening
  • Assessment of needs
  • Prioritization
  • Intervention
  • Disposition

Course Focus:

  • Psychological support beyond physical injuries.
  • Application across various settings, such as public health, workplaces, and disaster scenarios.

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Key Benefits:

  • Equip with practical mental health first aid skills.
  • Gain understanding of trauma’s psychological impact.
  • Learn to manage critical incident consequences.

Key Highlights:

  • Globally verified E- Certificate
  • E-resources and E-material
  • Quizzes, role-play activities, case study report writing, and real-life case study analysis & discussion.
  • Taught by RCI & APA Certified Psychologists, Professors, Doctors, and the Researchers.
  • Student Friendly Timings (to be decided on the first day of class)

Total Fee:

Class Details:

Course Structure:

To make the participants understand the basics of PFA and how crises can be managed. Followed by Self Work & Skill Building Assessment.

To understand common psychological reactions to trauma & the stages of grief.

To have an overview of who can provide PFA and the ethical considerations and boundaries involved. Followed by Self Work & Skill Building Assessment.

To help build on active listening, empathy, and validation & providing practical support and assistance.

To establish initial contact and build rapport and assess safety and security of individuals in trauma. Followed by Self Work & Skill Building Assessment.

To identify immediate needs for safety, security, and basic necessities & prioritizing needs and addressing them

To connect individuals with appropriate resources and support services & providing practical assistance as needed. Followed by Self Work & Skill Building Assessment.

To understand various emotions such as Fear, anxiety, sadness, anger, guilt, and shame & its coping mechanisms and strategies.

To understand physical symptoms of stress (e.g., headaches, fatigue, insomnia) & managing physical discomfort. Followed by Self Work & Skill Building Assessment.

To understand the difficulties faced in concentrating, memory problems, intrusive thoughts & coping with cognitive challenges

To understand different behavioural reactions & managing them. Followed by Self Work & Skill Building Assessment.

To Identify personal stress and burnout & focusing on self-awareness and self-care. Followed by Self Work & Skill Building Assessment.

Focusing on Effective stress management techniques & seeking support and supervision

To Understand and address compassion fatigue & strategies for self-care and resilience. Followed by Self Work & Skill Building Assessment.

To understand how to support students, teachers, and staff after traumatic events and how to handle crisis intervention and preventio

To understand how to respond to disasters and emergencies & how to provide support to affected individuals and communities. Followed by Self Work & Skill Building Assessment.

To provide emotional support to patients, families, and healthcare workers & addressing grief and loss
To understand challenges and strategies for providing PFA in rural settings and access to resources and support services.

To understand challenges and strategies for providing PFA in daily life challenges such as major stressors. Followed by Self Work & Skill Building Assessment.

To explore dynamics in team work and crisis interventions and build skills for collaborative support.

To understand cultural differences and sensitivities &
Adapting PFA to diverse populations. Followed by Self Work & Skill Building Assessment.

To understand cultural differences and sensitivities & Adapting PFA to diverse populations.

To have an overview of real life cases. Followed by Self Work & Skill Building Assessment.

Meet the Facilitator

Dr. Sundeep Katevarapu

Dr. Sundeep Katevarapu is a distinguished figure in psychology, specializing in clinical, neuro, and forensic domains with over a decade of experience. He holds advanced degrees including Masters in Cognitive Science, Neuropsychology, Health Psychology, Clinical & Counseling Psychology, Neuro Forensic and Criminal Investigation, an International MBA in Hospital Administration, and dual doctoral degrees (PhD and PsyD) in Neuro Forensic Psychology.

As Founder & Chief Managing Director of We Avec U Group of Companies, he leads organizational activities with precision, emphasizing mental health enhancement at individual and community levels. Board-certified as a Behavior Analyst and Criminal Investigator, Dr. Katevarapu applies his expertise in collaboration with renowned hospitals. He is also dedicated to mentoring students, sharing knowledge, and promoting mental health awareness through international conferences and research contributions.

Meet the Facilitator

Ms. Shweta Ahirwar

Ms. Shweta Ahirwar is a multifaceted professional with two years of industry experience, specializing in supporting women and children affected by violence. Her expertise encompasses Certified Happiness Coach, Parenting Expert and Coach, Career Counsellor, Advanced Graphologist (Level 4), & Hypnotherapist (Level 5). Dr. Ahirwar has presented and published research papers, demonstrating her commitment to academic excellence. She serves as a peer reviewer for the esteemed Youth Voice Journal. Her professional development includes participation in numerous workshops, seminars, faculty development programs, and conferences. Dr. Ahirwar’s social impact is notable as she has interned with an NGO, positively transforming the lives of underprivileged children, and Contributed to designing life skill and mind skill training modules for children in challenging situations. She has received appreciation certificates from the District Magistrate and City Development Officer, Lucknow, for her role in CAVACH Abhiyan-2019 & was part of the One Stop Centre team awarded the prestigious “Nari Shakti Award 2018” by the Honourable President of India. Dr. Ahirwar’s diverse expertise and dedication to social causes make her a valuable resource.

Learning

Outcomes of the Course:

Master the RAPID model to assess and support individuals in crisis.

Identify and address immediate psychological needs effectively

Apply mental health first aid skills in diverse emergency and everyday settings.

Final Evaluation and Certification Process

A Minimum of 90% attendance is required to be eligible for the certification

The assessment will be done based on self-work as well as the final submission of the portfolio

Failure to meet any requirements will lead to no eligibility for the certification

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