Standard Mental Health First Aid - Friday 17 & Friday 24 March 2023
Event description
Training Dates
Friday 17 March & Friday 24 March, 9.30am - 4pm (both dates)
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE STANDARD MHFA COURSE
The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course is for any interested adult.
You will learn how to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
Mental health problems covered
• Depression
• Anxiety problems
• Psychosis
• Substance use problems
Mental health crises covered
• 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.
Note: This course is not a therapy or a support group.
Instructor Profile | Mental Health First Aid (mhfa.com.au)
For further information, please contact Simone -simone@mentalmatters.com.au