This program teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.

You will learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available.

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This course covers the following:

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults health first aid conversation

• Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation 

• Know the barriers to help-seeking and how to overcome these

• Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support

• Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments and supports available

• Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider

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You will learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of common mental health problems and crisis situations, including:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Psychosis

• Substance use problems

• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours

• Panic attacks

• Non suicidal self-injury

• Traumatic events​​​

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Sessions are led by a Mental Health First Aid Australia trained & licensed instructor.

COURSE STRUCTURE​

• Face to Face workshop​​

LOCATIONS

4 Albert Cct, Port Macquarie
78 Wynter St, Taree

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DURATION

2 day workshop, 6 hours p/day

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REQUIREMENTS

Photo ID on the day

minimum age 16

FEES
$400.00

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