Mental Health First Aid Standard - Whyalla
COST
Free
DATE/TIME
Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 November from 9:30am to 4:30pm daily.
LOCATION
Uni SA Campass – Whyalla SA 5608
Mental Health First Aid Training (Standard), provides participants with the skills to recognise a mental health crisis, respond appropriately and support the individual in recovery by applying what has been shown by research to be effective. MHFA Training has been well evaluated in workplace and community settings.
Hosted in partnership with Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation and local services.
MHFA teaches adults how to provide initial support to adults who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. Participants will be educated on the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, together with how, what, when and where to administer first aid in a developing or crisis situation.
Developing mental health problems covered
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Substance use disorder
Mental health crises covered
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe psychotic states
- Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
- Aggressive behaviours
Spots are now full
Spots for this session are now full. Please email training@breakthroughfoundation.org.au to be placed on a waiting list and we will be in touch if any cancellations occur.
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