We are proud to announce the online course program for our Mental Health First Aid Courses for the second half of 2021.
What is Mental health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid is a course developed by Mental Health First Aid Australia. It is an education course to learn how to give Mental Health First Aid to others.
What do you learn in a Mental Health First aid Course?
In the course you will learn:
- the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in adults,
- how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help,
- what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective; and,
- how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.
Mental Health Crisis Situations Covered
Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Panic attacks
Traumatic events
Severe effects of drugs and alchohol
Severe psychotic states
Aggressive behaviour
Developing Mental Health Problems Covered
Depression and anxiety
Psychosis
Substance use problems
Want to know More:
To find out more about our Mental Health First Aid Courses, or to see when the courses are being run, visit the Mental Health First Aid Online Course Page on our website by clicking on the button below: