Standard Mental Health First Aid

Event description: Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. Many people feel uncomfortable and unprepared when thinking about starting a mental health conversation with someone they are concerned about. Understanding how to talk about mental health and having the confidence and knowledge to help someone in need are important skills that any person in the community can learn. Mental Health in the workplace is a growing concern. This course will assist employers to create a workplace where mental health is identified as of key importance and where there are trained personnel available to staff to identify concerns and address issues before they escalate. In completing this course attendees can become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. Complete an online assessment after the course to become accredited. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course is for any interested adult. You will learn how to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan. This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

Registration link: https://nfnn.com.au/event/older-persons-mental-health-first-aid-may-2024/

Organiser name: The Nurses for Nurses Network

Organiser website : https://nfnn.com.au/

Organiser email: enquiries@nfnn.com.au

Organiser phone: 07 4151 3884 (Select Option 3)

Event location:
Street address: 2 Toonburra Street
City: Bundaberg
State: QLD
Postcode: 4670
Country: Australia