Sat 24 & Sat 31 August - Mental Health First Aid (2-Day Workshop)

_TICKET ENTITLES YOU TO ATTEND BOTH DAYS OF MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING._WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (MHFA)? Mental health first aid is the help given to someone developing a mental health issue, such as depression, anxiety, or substance misuse or who is in a mental health crisis, like panic attacks, self-injury, aggressive behaviour. Mental health first aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? Our 2-DAY MHFA workshop teaches you how to assist someone who is developing a mental illness or is in a mental health crisis. During this workshop you will learn the ALGEE five steps to assisting: Approach, assess and assist any crisis Listen without judging Give support and information Encourage relevant professional Encourage other supports _Please note_, this course is not a therapy or support group. It is an education workshop where you will learn how to give mental health first aid to those in need. WHO CAN ATTEND A MHFA COURSE? This course is provided_ FREE OF CHARGE TO ANY ADULT 18+ LIVING WITHIN THE COUNTIES MANUKAU DHB DISTRICT_. If you don't live within the Counties Manukau DHB district and would like to attend please contact 021 892 789 or email mhfa@middlemore.co.nz. Please note - you must attend both days to receive your certificate of completion. _PLEASE NOTE - YOUR TICKET ENTITLES YOU TO ATTEND BOTH DAYS OF MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING._