Mental Health First Aid - 2 day workshop

2022 Gold Coast Workshop Dates

• 18th & 19th July REGISTER NOW
• 20th & 21st Oct  REGISTER NOW

Each year 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness. Many people are not knowledgeable or confident enough to offer assistance. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches people the skills to help someone who they’re concerned about.

Similar to physical first aid, mental health first aid is provided until the person receives professional help or until the crisis resolves. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses are delivered under the authority of Mental Health First Aid Australia, by MHFA accredited instructors.

Why Learn Mental Health First Aid?

Confidence to help

You will learn the knowledge and skills to offer first aid for a mental health problem

Evidence Based

MHFA Courses are evidence based and go through a process of continuous evaluation

Action Plan

Learn the ALCEE Action Plan and be equipped to help an individual with a mental health problem.

Global Community

Join a global community at the forefront of mental health

Who should participate?

This two-day small group workshop is designed for adults, over 18 years, interested in obtaining skills in:

• Recognising mental health warning signs and risk factors
• Understanding risk factors for mental health problems
• Awareness of evidence based medical, psychological and alternative treatments
• How to give appropriate initial help and support to someone experiencing a mental health problem
• How to take appropriate action if a crisis situation arises.

MHFA training is available to your business, workplace, school, sporting club or community organisation. We provide the trainer and equipment, either at your venue or at ours in Nerang, Gold Coast, Queensland.

Learning Methods:

A combination of practical activities, role-play, and interaction with a mental health first aid instructor. There are no formal assessments for this course.

Program Benefits:

• Learn how to respond to someone experiencing issues with mental health
• Develop skills to support a friend, family member or coworker
• Make a difference to your community
• Improve your knowledge of mental health, supports and appropriate first aid strategies
• Improve your confidence in providing first aid to a person experiencing a mental health problem
• Decrease stigmatising attitudes
• Increase the amount of support available to others around you

Course Content:

• Depression
• Anxiety problems
• Psychosis
• Substance use
• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Non-suicidal self-injury
• Panic attacks
• Traumatic events
• Severe effects of alcohol or other drug use
• Severe psychotic states
• Aggressive behaviours

Location:

Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre

833 Southport Nerang Road, Nerang, QLD 4211

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