This course is run online

BOTH sessions must be attended

COURSE DATES AND TIMES

Tuesday 28/11/23 @ 9.30am - 4.00pm

AND

Wednesday 29/11/23 @ 9.30am - 4.00pm

WHAT THE COURSE COVERS

Standard Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) course teaches people 18 years and over how to offer initial support to adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis is resolved.

Mental health problems covered:

- Depression

- Anxiety problems

- Psychosis

- Substance use problems

Mental health crisis covered include:

- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours

- Non-suicidal Self-Injury

- Panic attacks

- Traumatic events

- Severe psychotic states

- Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use

- Aggressive behaviours

You will learn how and where to get help when a person is developing a mental illness, what help research has shown to be effective and how to provide first aid in crisis situations.

This course will enable you to:

INTERVENE EARLY
PROVIDE SKILLS
RESPOND IN A CRISIS
REDUCE STIGMA

Complete a self-paced online assessment in order to become accredited

MORE INFORMATION

If you would like to find out more information on STANDARD MHFA please visit https://mhfa.com.au/courses/public/types/standardedition4

For any other information, please email Sonja at: info@botternconsulting.com