Mental health first aid

2022wed16marAll Daythu17Mental health first aid

Event Details

A national educational workshop to help you learn practical skills for helping a family member, friend, co-worker or other person who is experiencing mental health problems

  • Learn how to listen and respond to someone with a mental health problem, even if they are experiencing a crisis.
  • Help someone access the support they might need as part of their recovery journey.
  • Actively reduce stigma in the veteran community, by responding appropriately to myths and misunderstandings about mental illness.

Developed by Mental Health First Aid Australia and delivered by Open Arms qualified instructors, who specialise in working with the veteran community. Attendance at both days is essential.

Who can attend: Anyone concerned about family, friends, colleagues or others in the veteran community experiencing common mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, psychosis or substance abuse problems.

Time

march 16 (Wednesday) - 17 (Thursday) AEST

Location

Kawana Waters

Acknowledgement

Indigenous flag Torres Strait Flag

CCQ acknowledges the traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.