Online mental health training
MENTAL HEALTH ELEARNING
Storytelling is one of the most engaging and effective forms of learning. By sharing the stories told by those with a lived experience, learners build the knowledge, skills and confidence to competently support themselves and others.
Mental Health Short Courses
When you invest in ConnectedLE, learners have full access to a course for a full 12 months to facilitate and encourage re-engagement with the content. After those 12 months, there is also an option to renew your membership so you can continue engaging with the learning modules.
Our signature training course is Mental Health Essentials which consists of five modules. Single modules can also be purchased separately and bundled with the Mental Health Essentials. The 10-module bundled course is only currently available for the education sector for both schools and residential college and student accomodation settings.
Each module takes approximately 25 minutes to complete with the full 5-module Mental Health Essentials course typically around 2.5 hours.
We also offer boutique services and are able to custom-build training courses to specific settings. To find out more email us at info@connectedle.com
ConnectedLE ABC Framework of Mental Wellbeing
The Framework was developed with a working group of health professionals, lived experience informed advisory group, and representatives from the across healthcare, education, legal and academic sectors. The Framework outlines a set of guiding principles for clinical governance to ensure the delivery of safe and high-quality mental healthcare education.
The Framework has been established to:
- Adopt authentic lived experience perspectives in co-design and co-creation
- Increase mental health Awareness, Build knowledge and improve Competency levels of learners
- Promote health promotion, prevention and early intervention across the continuum of care, including connections to care pathways
- Adopt a strengths-based approach, underpinned by positive psychology in recognition that inherent strengths and social resources can contribute to wellbeing
- Informed by the nationally recognised Stepped Care Model endorsed by Government and in the Fifth National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan
- Informed by the socio-ecological model that is settings-based, enabling training to be tailored to the specific audience the training is targeting
- Ensure psychological safety is built into training
- Build mental health literacy capability of learners to support early help-seeking behaviour, reduce stigma and support inclusive and compassionate care conversations
- Support measurement of performance outcomes to evaluate of effectiveness of training and support continuous improvement in quality and safety
- Ensure strong cross sector education and health clinical leadership
- Ensure professional standards or industry recognised Frameworks are mapped to learning outcomes
Competency-Based Training
Competency based education enablers each learner the opportunity to move forward at their own pace in building mental health and wellbeing knowledge and skills. It provides flexibility in the learning process, allowing the learner to build inherent skills, no matter their knowledge background or mental health literacy levels.
ConnectedLE have established set of competencies across the spectrum of mental ill-health and specific needs of the target group. Performance measurement criteria is assessed in two ways:
- ConnectedLE Self-Efficacy Scale issued prior to commencement (pre) and end of course (post), is used to measure changes in confidence level for understanding mental ill-health and applying practical strategies to support help-seeking behaviour.
- Level of attainment of key skills and capabilities is assessed for each training module through 5 pre-quiz and 5 post quiz questions. Training is outcomes-focused, relying more on the learner’s ability to apply knowledge, skills and abilities to the standards of performance in the ConnectedLE ABC Framework for mental health and wellbeing.
The ConnectedLE ABC Framework levels of competency are tailored to the sector, and contextualised for the environment in which they are practiced. For example, non-clinical school and tertiary sector educators, have varied levels of skills and experience they bring to a young person’s mental health and wellbeing.
Attaining higher level of competency is also available to ConnectedLE learners, through ongoing access to the platform through the 12-month royalty subscription licence, enabling the learner to re-visit content and move towards a deeper level of understanding and mastery.
ConnectedLE is also able to generate reporting on effectiveness of training, where group purchases of royalty subscriptions have been made (data is aggregated and de-identified).
Accreditation Statement
The ConnectedLE ABC Frameworks ave been mapped against a number of professional standards such as the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST), The National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards (NSQPCHS), and other national industry frameworks such as the Australian University National Mental Health Framework.
Participants who complete the ConnectedLE training course will be issued with a digital PDF Certificate of Completion.
The online standardised accreditation assessment includes pre and post assessment of confidence levels through the ConnectedLE Self-Efficacy Scale, and 10 multiple-choice quiz questions (5 pre and 5 post) for each module. Competency is assessed based on maturity of self-assessment, in recognition that the clinical and non-clinical workforce is moving towards strengthening approaches to work effectively in mental health and wellbeing. Participants who complete the courses can do a refresher course in 3 years’ time, and continue to up-skill by completing micro-credentialing, depending on interest and professional requirements. Courses range from single module course, to the signature Mental Health Essentials 5 module course to 10-module courses and can be accessed through the platform.
Designed and tailored to different industries for a bespoke training experience – see sample training courses.
Mental Wellbeing Co-Responder Course
- Connection and Belonging
Lived experience, mental wellbeing essentials, help-seeking behaviour, stigma reduction, care conversations. - Anxiety and stress
Impacts of stress, anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), panic attack. - Depression
Types of depression, risk factors and information on other conditions that present like depression. - Suicide prevention
Understanding suicide, suicidal thinking and behaviours, safely communicating on suicide, practical tips for understanding suicide - Wellbeing and self-care
Wellbeing, perfectionism, stress optimisation, psychological safety, sleep hygiene, exercise, nourishment, empathy, gratitude, mindfulness
Mental Health Essentials for Healthy Ageing
- Connection and Belonging
Lived experience, mental wellbeing essentials, help-seeking behaviour, stigma reduction, care conversations. - Anxiety and stress
Impacts of stress, anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), panic attack. - Depression
Types of depression, risk factors and information on other conditions that present like depression. - Suicide prevention
Understanding suicide, suicidal thinking and behaviours, safely communicating on suicide, practical tips for understanding suicide - Wellbeing and self-care
Wellbeing, perfectionism, stress optimisation, psychological safety, loneliness and isolation, sleep hygiene, exercise, nourishment, empathy, gratitude, mindfulness
Mental Health Essentials for School Educators and Support Staff
- Connection
Lived experience, mental wellbeing essentials, help-seeking behaviour, stigma reduction, care conversations. - Anxiety and stress
Impacts of stress, anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), panic attack. - Depression
Types of depression in young people. Information on other conditions that present like depression. - Suicide prevention
Understanding suicide, suicidal thinking and behaviours, safely communicating on suicide, practical tips for understanding suicide - Substance use
Vaping, binge drinking, illicit drug use - Respectful relationships and consent
Sexual misconduct, ethical bystander, consent, sex positivity, pornography - Identity development and connection
Personal and social identity, relationships, connections, diversity, values, belief systems, ethics - Social media and body image
Social media influence, self-comparison, body image, eating disorders - Embracing imperfection
Perfectionism, fear of failure, emotional regulation, character virtues, resilience, grit, growth mindset - Psychological safety and wellbeing
Wellbeing, stress reduction, reflection, managing burnout, self-care, sleep hygiene, exercise, nourishment, empathy, gratitude, mindfulness, healing
Mental Wellbeing Peer Responder Course for Tertiary Colleges and Student Accomodation
- Connection
Lived experience, peer responder role, mental wellbeing essentials, help-seeking behaviour, stigma reduction, care conversations. - Anxiety and stress
Impacts of stress, anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), panic attack. - Depression
Types of depression in young people. Information on other conditions that present like depression. - Suicide prevention
Understanding suicide, suicidal thinking and behaviours, safely communicating on suicide, practical tips for understanding suicide - Substance use
Vaping, binge drinking, illicit drug use - Respectful relationships and consent
Sexual misconduct, ethical bystander, consent, sex positivity, pornography - Identity development and connection
Personal and social identity, relationships, diversity, values, belief systems, ethics - Social media and body image
Social media influence, self-comparison, body image, eating disorders - Embracing imperfection
Perfectionism, fear of failure, emotional regulation, character virtues, resilience, grit, growth mindset - Psychological safety and wellbeing
Wellbeing, stress reduction, reflection, managing burnout, self-care, sleep hygiene, exercise, nourishment, empathy, gratitude, mindfulness, healing
For Parents and Carers
- The mental health essentials
Importance of self-care, social inclusion and stigma reduction - Psychological safety, risk-taking and wellbeing
The impact of uncertainty on mental health and wellbeing - Anxiety and Stress
Generalised anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder - Depression
Minor and major depression, and non-suicidal self-injury - Respectful relationships
The importance of consent and respect - Substance Use
Vaping, smoking, binge drinking, alcohol and drugs - Embracing Imperfection
Body image, eating disorders and perfectionism - Addiction and sleep hygiene
Phone, gaming and social media addiction - Suicide prevention
Is everyone’s business - Building resilience
Self-care, self-love, exercise and mindfulness
Cultural safety Essentials Training
- Cultural Respect
Empowerment and self-determination (culture, values, identity, strengths and differences are respected; and racism and inequity addressed) - Strengthened Foundations
Social, emotional and cultural wellbeing – role of family, community, and partnerships between AICCHS and PHN - Promote Wellness
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, communities and cultures are strong and supported to grow and thrive into mentally healthy adults - Build Capacity and Resilience for at Risk Populations
Social inclusion, stigma reduction and help-seeking behaviour - Healing together
Traditional and contemporary trauma informed care - Anxiety and Depression Early Detection and Prevention
Generalised anxiety disorder, minor and major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder - Care for People who are Mild or Moderately Unwell
Culturally and clinically appropriate care needs are met including effective transition across the mental health system (stepped care) - Care for People with Persistent and Complex Mental Ill-Health
Human rights are respected; recovery orientated care and psychosocial care supports enhance equity of access - Care for People who Experience Substance-Related Harm
Alcohol, smoking and drugs and their health impacts - Suicide prevention
Is everyone’s business
For workplaces
- Mental Health Essentials
Importance of self-care, social inclusion and stigma reduction - Anxiety and Depression
Generalised anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, minor and major depression - Persistent and Complex mental health
Psychosis, bipolar and schizophrenia - Suicide prevention
Is everyone’s business - Imperfection
Phone, gaming, addiction, social media, body image, eating disorders, sleep, perfectionism - Psychological safety
Team interpersonal risk taking, speaking up without rejection, acceptance - Respectful Relationships
Healthy relationships, consent, diversity, cultural, bullying - Burn out
Work from home, boundaries, work-life balance, power imbalance - Peer responder
Supporting help-seeking behaviour, care conversations, pathways to care - Wellbeing and Self-Care
Resilience, exercise, diet, alcohol, drugs, mindfulness
For healthcare professionals
- Mental health essentials
Importance of self-care, social inclusion and stigma reduction, culturally responsive - Psychological safety valued
Promoting sustained satisfaction, culture - Team-based approach
Care team experience (quadruple aim) - Quality and safety – patient care to team care
Values and principles of working as a team - Mentally healthy workplace
Respectful relations, managing lateral violence (e.g. undermining behaviours, sabotage, blaming, broken trust), managing conflict - Burn out
Burn out – impact on self and productivity - Psychological health and safety
Supporting the professional wellbeing and outcomes - Peer responder
Supporting help-seeking behaviour, how to have care conversations - Self-care and Wellness
Personal self-care - Mindfulness
Guided mindfulness
Corporate industries
- Promoting inclusion and addressing inequalities
Social inclusion and stigma reduction, culturally responsive - Psychological harm and injury
Workplace health and safety (WHS) laws,
mental health discrimination, psychological injury or mental illness - Protection of psychological health
Duty of care, codes of practice (risk profile of industry and occupation), Victoria’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Act - Dignity and Human Rights
Promote, protect and ensure the rights of individuals without discrimination, addressing workplace barriers - Mentally healthy workplaces
Psychological safety valued, sustained team satisfaction, workplace culture, recovery-oriented - Social wellbeing
Hidden social factors (instability, relational, marginalisation, cultural, loneliness), maintaining connections - Responding to crisis
Crisis assessment and immediate support, access to urgent care - Peer responder
Supporting help-seeking behaviour, how to have care conversations, pathways to care - Wellbeing supports
Promote participation, connection and inclusion - Personal wellness and Self-Care
Lifestyle, social prescribing, mindfulness
For community members
- Lived experience perspectives
Role of people with lived experience in driving health improvements and care (value and expertise) - Supports for families, carers and supporters
Role in system-wide co-production to enhance workplace/ community supports - Social inclusion and stigma reduction
Groups at increased risk of stigma, strategies to prevent and address stigma - Mentally healthy communities
Places and environments, strengthening the reach of prevention and promotion - Key risks and protective factors
Mental health and wellbeing across life stages - Social and cultural wellbeing
Hidden social and cultural factors that impact mental health and wellbeing - Recovery orientated care and healing
Creating meaningful and contributing lives - Peer-support workers
Supporting help-seeking behaviour, how to have care conversations - Connecting to supports
Strengthening identification of supports and referral pathways - Personal Self-Care and Wellness
Caring for self and others, mindfulness
What you can expect
Build knowledge through engaging and effective real-life stories
Each module is delivered through premium lived experience video content
Users can learn at their own pace, wherever they may be
Content delivery is online and self-paced to facilitate effective learning that is accessible for all users
Gain the practical skills that can be applied to real world situations
Learning outcomes include practical steps that empower users to have care conversations and competently support others
Reconnect with past learnings to support yourself and others competently
24 hour online access provides opportunity for users to re-engage with content to not only reinforce learning outcomes, but to use in situations where practical tips and resources are needed
Learners will also have access to updated evidence-based resources including books, podcasts, blogs and reviews
Personal psychological safety is built into the modules
The learning module package incorporates the resources, links and phone numbers to various helplines and support services which is reinforced at the beginning of each module series in the event the content triggers personal emotional distress
Pre and post assessment of competency levels of users
Enables reporting on the effectiveness of training
Each module is underpinned by the ABC of Mental Health – Awareness Builds Competency which provides a consistent approach to delivery of learning outcomes. Read the Factsheet to learn more.
Empower your organisation
MEMBERSHIP TO CONNECTEDLE COMMUNITY
Promote social and emotional wellbeing in your organisation. Sign up for our online mental health training membership today. Connect and thrive with ConnectedLE.
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Mental health workshops
WELLBEING WORKSHOPS
At ConnectedLE, we understand each organisation is unique and will benefit most from a structured workshop that delivers content tailored to your specific needs. In order to achieve this, we will work with you to determine key learning outcomes and ensure your wellness workshop is adapted to suit.
What you can expect
Our face-to-face workshops are presented by our two educators, Kylie and Nicole, who have a collective 40 years of experience in the health sector, including medical education, research and teaching and health promotion.
During the mental health and wellbeing workshop, learners will gain practical strategies through engaging and effective interactive training, including role-playing, real-life scenarios, case studies and simulations that help to reinforce learnings taken from the online eLearning modules. Workshops can be tailored to suit each organisation and vary in duration from full-day, half-day and 1.5 hours.
Although the content delivered is flexible to accommodate for a range of industries, our wellness workshop format stays true to our ABC Framework and lived experience approach. By delivering content through lived experience sharing, we facilitate an engaging and memorable workshop that encourages reflection and thoughtful process which stands to benefit learners now and into the future.
Enabling thriving organisations
Reinforce learnings taken from the online eLearning modules with wellbeing workshops tailored to your organisation. Enquire now to find out more.
