Basic Mental Health First Aid Course
Introducing the NHP Mental Health First Aid Training Course. This course is a first in Namibia and is offered free of charge to all NHP members through a personalised member voucher.
Learn the basic knowledge and skills to identify changes in your employees, family and colleagues that might suggest mental health struggles. Learn to best support them and get them the appropriate professional support they need. The goal is to prevent small mental challenges from becoming significant mental health problems that could affect long-term employee well-being and productivity.
Course topics
- The local and global state of mental health
- The cost and ROI of mental health
- Stigma and other limits to access of healthcare
- Mental Health First Aid
- What is mental health/illness
- Factors that contribute to mental illness
- Stress, distress, mental illness and the brain
- An overview of common mental disorders
- Mental health first aid model
- Mental health first aid champion characteristics and skills
- Basic communication skills
- Risk-assessment
- Looking out for signs of mental distress
- Talking to a co-worker about your concerns
- Talking about suicide Encouraging seeking help
Downloads
Forms
Select and download all application, registration and request forms as well as information on NHP’s designated service providers, tariffs and travel insurance.
Information and Services
BMI Calculator
Chronic Lifestyle Diseases
Babyline
The NHP mobile app
Back and Neck Rehabilitation
Benefit suggestions
These life stages aim to illustrate the thoughtful consideration given to the evolving healthcare needs of individuals at different points in their lives. By aligning medical aid benefits with these life stages, we ensure that our members receive targeted and effective healthcare support throughout their journey.
Young Adults
18-30 years young
- Comprehensive preventive care coverage for routine check-ups and vaccinations.
- Access to virtual health consultations for convenient healthcare support.
- Basic dental and vision coverage for early preventive measures.
- Wellness programmes and resources to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Suggested options:
Establishing Families
31-45 years young
- Enhanced maternity benefits including prenatal and postnatal care.
- Pediatric coverage for vaccinations, well-child visits, and common childhood illnesses.
- Expanded family planning and fertility treatment options.
- Comprehensive coverage for routine and preventive care.
Suggested options:
Mid-Life Professionals
46-60 years young
- Comprehensive coverage for chronic conditions management.
- Specialised screenings for age-related health concerns.
- Access to specialists for managing mid-life health challenges.
- Mental health support and counseling services.
Suggested options:
Seniors
61+ years young
- Back and neck rehabilitation
- Comprehensive coverage for Chronic conditions management
- Specialised screenings for age-related health concerns
- Access to Specialists for managing mid-life health challeneges
