Acting competently with mental health problems!
What to do if you notice that someone is mentally unwell?
Many people do not know how to react when a friend, family member or colleague is struggling with their mental health. They lack the words and the confidence to do the right thing. Have you also experienced this feeling of helplessness? Our ensa courses address this by teaching you how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue, empowering you to approach, support and encourage them to seek professional help. Because doing nothing is wrong.
Everyone can provide mental health first aid!
Our first aid courses are run over several sessions during which first-aiders are taught a basic knowledge of a range of mental illnesses and crises. In addition to theoretical knowledge, practical skills are practiced through interactive exercises and role-plays. With your newly acquired skills you will make an important contribution to the quality of life of those around you. And with your knowledge you can strengthen both your own mental health and that of others.
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Mental Health First Aid: focus Adults
keyboard_arrow_downYou will learn basic knowledge of a range of mental illnesses and practice the 5 steps of first aid when adults need help.
Duration: 12 hours excl. breaks
Completion: Exam incl. certificate
Classroom course or webinar
Costs: CHF 380.-
Participation: From 18 years
Language: German, English, French, Italian
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Mental Health First Aid: focus Youth
keyboard_arrow_downYou will learn basic knowledge of a range of mental illnesses and practice the 5 steps of first aid when young people need help.
Duration: 14 hours excl. breaks
Completion: Exam incl. certificate
Classroom course or webinar
Costs: CHF 450.-
Participation: From 18 years
Language: German, English, French, Italian
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First Aid Conversations for Managers
keyboard_arrow_downAs a manager, you will learn to pay attention to the health of your employees, to notice changes at an early stage and to react to them. You will learn the signs of mental illness and practise first aid conversations in several role plays.
Duration: 3.5 hours excl. breaks
Completion: Confirmation of participation
Classroom course or webinar
Costs: CHF 220.-
Participation: From 18 years
Language: German, English and French
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First Aid Conversations about Suicide
keyboard_arrow_downIn this course you will learn how to safely have a conversation with a suicidal person and offer help until professional support takes over.
Duration: 4 hours excl. breaks
Completion: Confirmation of participation
Classroom course or webinar
Costs: CHF 150.-
Participation: From 18 years
Language: German and French
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First Aid Conversations about Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
keyboard_arrow_downThis course will teach you how to assist a person who is engaging in non-suicidal self-injury.
Duration: 4 hours excl. breaks
Completion: Confirmation of participation
Classroom course or webinar
Costs: CHF 150.-
Participation: From 18 years
Language: German
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ensa Refresher: focus Adults
keyboard_arrow_downAs an existing ensa first aider, you would like to extend your ensa First Aider certificate for another three years. In this course, you will refresh your knowledge, practice first aid in complex situations and exchange experiences with other first aiders.
Duration: 4 hours excl. breaks
Completion: Exam incl. certificate
Classroom course or webinar
Costs: CHF 140.-
Participation: From 18 years
Further prerequisite: Holder of an ensa First Aider certificate
Language: German, English, French, Italian
99% of our participants recommend ensa
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What does the ensa course entail?
keyboard_arrow_downThe ensa course starts off with the mediation of basic knowledge about mental health and mental illness. Together we will reflect on the frequency of mental illnesses as well as how we approach people experiencing mental health problems in our society. You get to the know the first aid for mental health in 5 steps and study the most common or most serious mental illnesses (depression, anxiety disorder, psychosis and addiction) First aid in crisis situations will be discussed and practiced throughout the course, as well as how to address and support people showing initial signs of mental health issues. -
What do first aiders have that others don’t?
keyboard_arrow_downFirst aiders have a basic knowledge of various mental health issues and crisis. They know how to approach the affected person in their personal milieu, to help, support and inform them as well as to encourage them to seek professional help and activate additional. First aiders do not learn how to diagnose mental illnesses. -
How much does an ensa first aid course cost?
keyboard_arrow_downThe ensa course costs vary between CHF 150 and CHF 450 depending on the offer.
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How do I pay for the ensa first aid course?
keyboard_arrow_downThe first aid course is paid directly during the booking process on the website. The following means of payment are accepted: Postfinance, Mastercard, VISA or TWINT.
