The 12-hour Mental Health First Aid course teaches adults (18 years
and over) how to provide initial support to adults who are developing
a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. The course
curriculum is based on the MHFA Guidelines . Most professionals can
claim attendance at a MHFA course for Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) with their industry body. The Standard Mental Health
First Aid Course has been endorsed for Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) points for a number of professions see the full list
here . Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of the
common and disabling mental health problems, 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 a crisis situation. 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. Any interested adult can attend. Please
note this course is not a therapy or support group, rather it is an
education course to learn how to give first aid to others. The cost of
the course includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea on both days,
your writing materials and a MHFA Manual. Monday 26 August 9am to
4.30pm Tuesday 27 August 9am to 4.30pm
food
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