About 1 in 5 Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training will teach you practical skills to support someone with a mental health problem. Make a real difference to people in your community.
STANDARD MHFA TRAINING BENEFITS
Knowledge
Improves knowledge of mental illnesses, treatments and first aid actions.
Confidence
Increases confidence in providing first aid.
De-Stigmatising
Decreases stigmatising attitudes.
Support
Increases the support provided to others.
LEARN PRACTICAL FIRST AID SKILLS
• Recognise common mental health problems
• Provide initial help using a practical, evidence- based Action Plan
• Seek appropriate professional help, and
• Respond in a crisis situation
This is a 12-hour educational course, not a therapy or support group.
This course will be self paced through May (2 hours / week for 4 weeks), with 2 x 2.5 hour Zoom sessions in early June.
Free for men 40+ and women 65+ and their close contacts, $50 others.
Residents of Burnie, Central Coast and Devonport are especially welcome.
Facilitator: John Clark from Rural Alive and
Well.
