MHelper: „Be the Difference in Mental Health Emergencies.”
“Teaching individuals how to approach, assess, and assist during mental health crises.”
Why MHelper?
- Psychological well-being has a direct impact on our ability to enjoy life
- Psychological resilience helps you face life’s challenges, bounce back and stay strong
- The ability to observe the environment, identify risk factors and help others creates a sense of community and security at work, in the family or in the community
- Ignored sychological ailments lead to poor physical health
The case of Lithuania
Lithuania has historically faced significant mental health problems, and the seriousness of the situation is revealed by significant statistical data:
The suicide rate in Lithuania is one of the highest in Europe and consistently ranks among the leading countries.
In 2021, the country had a suicide rate of 42.6 per 100,000 inhabitants, well above the European Union average of around 11.9 suicides per 100,000 inhabitants. These alarming statistics highlight the seriousness of mental health problems in the country.
Survey respondents have thought about suicide during the year
Survey respondents have attempted to take their own life during the year
Prevalence of mental disorders:
Mental health disorders are increasingly common in Lithuania. A 2016 study revealed that one in six Lithuanians suffers from mental health disorders, with depression, anxiety and substance use being particularly prevalent.
People diagnosed with a psychological disorder in Lithuania
Has or will have a history of psychological disorders
Stigma and cultural barriers:
Mental health stigma remains a major problem in Lithuania, deterring many people from seeking help. This cultural barrier prevents early diagnosis and treatment, leading to a greater burden of untreated mental health disorders.
People would not want to work with a colleague with a psychological disorder
People don’t want to have a neighbour who has a psychological disorder
Training
Early intervention saves lives: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) enables you to recognize signs of a mental health crisis, such as suicidal thoughts or severe anxiety, and provide emergency help.
Reduces Stigma: MHFA helps reduce the stigma of mental health by promoting understanding and empathy. When you know how to talk about mental health and offer support, it encourages others to seek help without fear of judgment.
Improves community well-being: By studying MHFA, you become a mental health advocate for your community, workplace, or school. Your ability to provide support during a crisis helps create a safer, more compassionate environment, and improves overall mental health awareness and resilience.
- Introductory training – Introductory training is designed to introduce the importance of activism and awareness in responding to psychological disorders. Why it is important to inspire those around you not to miss the first signs of psychological disorders.
- Advanced Training – Advanced training introduces the most common symptoms that lead to psychological disorders. This training helps to delve deeper into the symptoms of the disorders in order to better provide first aid or refer the person to the appropriate specialist.
- Become a Trainer – This 160-hour training prepares an individual to become a trainer who will acquire a full range of skills to train others on how to provide psychological first aid. (Recommended for team leaders)
About Us
Investing in yourself is never too late
At Mhelper®, we aim to create positive change for the mental health and well-being of individuals, communities and organisations. As a psychological first aid training company, we provide the knowledge, skills and materials needed to help people learn how to respond to psychological difficulties experienced by themselves, their colleagues or loved ones.
