STANDARD MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

STANDARD MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

Learn how to provide mental health first aid to friends, family members, co-workers & other adults.

The Standard Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to provide initial support to other adults 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. This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

Mental health problems covered • Depression • Anxiety problems • Psychosis • Substance use problems 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.

After attending this course you can become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. Complete an online assessment after the course to become accredited.

FORMAT: This is a 12-hour course delivered as a 2-day training package (6 hours per day) One Day a week apart:

• Monday 17th & 24th June
• Monday 8th & 15th July
• Monday 11th & 18th November

FAQ's

Who can attend this course? Any adult can attend.

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event? Will be emailed to you 3 days prior to course

What can I bring into the event? Pen & Paper

How can I contact the organiser with any questions? via email [email protected]

What's the refund policy? On request 72 hrs prior to booked course

What is provided? Morning & afternoon tea PLUS MHFA Manual

Cost? There is an administration fee charged by Eventbrite which is added on to ticket

Host or Publisher Catherine Fitzgerald