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This course equips adults with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to a friend, family member, co-worker, or another adult, experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.Our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses are facilitated by skilled instructors trained and licenced by Mental Health First Aid Australia. In this Standard Mental Health First Aid course your facilitator will teach you how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Around 1 in 5 Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Understanding how to talk about mental health and help someone in need are important skills. Many people feel uncomfortable and unprepared when thinking about starting a conversation with someone they are concerned about.
Having mental health first aid skills means that you can make a real difference in your community.
You’ll learn practical skills that will enable you to:
Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems
Provide initial help using an evidence-based Action Plan
Encourage the person to seek appropriate professional help or other supports
Respond in a crisis situation
Have confidence in being able to help
You’ll also receive a copy of a full colour printed Mental Health First Aid Manual that’s yours to keep.
This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program.
Please note: This is an education course designed to teach people the skills to give first aid to others, it is not a therapy or support group.
Format
The course is a 12-hour educational course held over two separate days with 6 hours instruction on each day. This course will take place on two consecutive days: Thursday November 21st and Friday November 22nd 2024.
Accreditation
You can complete the short assessment at the end of a course to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider). Accreditations are valid for 3 years.
Cost
$330 per person including GST
What to Bring
Everything that you need for the course is supplied. Please bring your lunch and drinks for the day. We are located next door to an IGA Supermarket so don’t worry if you forget something. Tea, coffee, chilled water and biscuits are available free of charge.
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7 Garnet Street, Cooroy, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4563
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