Mental Health First Aid
Learn how to provide initial support to someone who is
experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
Overview
Learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in crisis situations.
Key Topics
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Psychosis
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Substance use problems
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Panic Attacks
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Suicidality
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Traumatic Events
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Non-suicidal self-inury
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Aggressive behaviours
Key Messages
Based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
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Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with - improved knowledge of mental illness, their treatment and appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness.
Accreditation
Complete an online assessment after the course to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider.
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Please note that this course is not a therapy or support group, it is an educational course to learn how to give first aid to others.
Summary
Duration
2 full days
Cost
$325 per person
(including GST)
Delivery
In person
Pax
Minimum: 12
Maximum: 22
18+
You must be 18 years or older to attend.
Setting
Public trainings: Nurturing, comfortable and convenient venues. Tea, coffee and catered morning tea and afternoon tea is included.
Training Terms & Conditions
No charge
to reschedule. Please contact us and state clearly the date of your current booking and your preferred alternate date and location.
Full course refund
if more than 2 weeks notice. (less third party fees and charges).
50% refund
if less than 2 weeks notice.
No refund
if less than 1 week notice.