Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid gives you the skills and confidence to support someone experiencing mental illness. This two-day course is designed for adults (18+) and is ideal for anyone who wants to make a difference.

Course outcomes

• Recognise the signs and symptoms early of mental health problems so you can intervene early
• Have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to have open and supportive conversations about mental health to effectively offer support
• Know how to respond in a crisis across a range of situations 
• Reduce the stigma and increase support for adults living with and experiencing mental health problems

Topics covered

MHFA covers the symptoms and recommended interventions for mental health conditions such as:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Psychosis
• Substance use

What you will learn

How to assist individuals in crisis who may be experiencing:

• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Panic attacks
• Non-suicidal self-injury
• Aggressive behaviours
• Psychotic states
• Severe effects of drug or alcohol use
• Traumatic events

Location: 13 Percheron Place, Margaret River

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