Become a Mental Health First Aider
2021wed16jun(jun 16)9:30 amthu17(jun 17)4:30 pmBecome a Mental Health First Aider
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Become a Mental Health First Aider to support friends, family members, colleagues and others. About 1 in 5 Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Mental Health First Aid
Event Details
Become a Mental Health First Aider to support friends, family members, colleagues and others.
About 1 in 5 Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training will teach you practical skills to support someone with a mental health problem. Make a real difference to people in your community.
Standard MHFA training benefits:
- Knowledge
Improves knowledge of mental illnesses, treatments and first aid actions. - Confidence
Increases confidence in providing first aid. - De-stigmatising
Decreases stigmatising attitudes. - Support
Increases the support provided to others.
Learn practical first aid skills:
- Recognise common mental health problems
- Provide initial help using practical, evidence-based Action Plan
- Seek appropriate professional help
- Respond in a crisis situation
This a 12-hour educational course, not a therapy or group support.
How do sign up?
Please register by telephone 07 4897 0200 by Friday 11th June 2021.
Time
16 (Wednesday) 9:30 am - 17 (Thursday) 4:30 pm AEST
Location
Emerald