Mental Health First Aid (MHFA™) - 2 Day Course

Date: Monday 04 December 2023
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Cultural Centre - 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo
Guest Speaker: Event by: Orana Skills Centre

Details

This Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to provide initial support to friends, family, co-workers or the community 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. It is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

Topics covered:

Mental health problems, including;

Depression and anxiety
Psychosis
Substance use problems

M ental health crises, including;

Suicidal thoughts & behaviours
Panic attacks
Traumatic events
Severe psychotic state
Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
Aggressive behaviours

Includes tea, coffee, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and course materials.

Upon completion of the 2-day course, participants have the option to complete an online assessment to become an accredited Mental Health First Aid Officer.