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SUMMARY:Initial Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:Approximately 20% of Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Completing a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Course will help you to develop the skills to support a friend\, family member or co-worker. \nIn this informative and practical course\, you will learn about the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in adults\, how to provide initial help\, where and how to get professional help\, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective\, and how to provide mental health first aid in a crisis situation using a practical\, evidence-based action plan. \nMental health first aid skills learnt by participants in this course can be applied in any setting. \nCourse content includes case-studies\, videos and resources tailored to the learning needs of community/public course participants. \nMental Health First Aid Training Can Make a Difference\nResearch has shown that MHFA training is associated with: \n\nKnowledge: improved knowledge of mental illnesses\, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies. \nConfidence: confidence in providing first aid to a person experiencing a mental health problem. \nDe-Stigmatising: decreases in stigmatising attitudes. \nIncreased Support: increases in the amount and type of support provided to others. \nLearn how you can assist someone developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis and make a real difference to your community. \n\n\n\nWhat does this course offer?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course covers common and disabling mental health problems and crisis situations. Participants learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of situations\, including: \n\n\nDepression\nAnxiety\nPsychosis\nSubstance use problems\nSuicidal thoughts and behaviours\nPanic attacks\nNon-suicidal self-injury\nTraumatic events\n\nUpon completion of this course participants will be able to:\n\nRecognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults\,\nUse an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation\,\nKnow the barriers to help-seeking and how to overcome these\,\nAssess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support\,\nUnderstand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses\, risk factors and treatments and supports available\,\nApply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider.\n\n\n\n\nCourse Structure\nIn this program\, you’ll undertake an eLearning component first (approximately 6 hours of effort)\, then attend two 3-hour Zoom sessions. \nWe conduct both of these sessions on the same day – one in the morning and one in the afternoon. This means you’ll complete all the zoom components in a single day. \nParticipants can also complete the short assessment at the end of a course to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider). Accreditation is valid for 3 years and can be renewed with the Refresher course\, also available through The Mental Health Coach .. \n\n\nFAQ\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Mental Health Coach can offer this or other tailored courses for your organisation’s needs. If you have a group of 10 or more participants\, we can come to you. For further information\, get in touch with us. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://thementalhealthcoach.com.au/event/mental-health-first-aid-for-the-workplace-april-2025/
CATEGORIES:Adults,MHFA Initial Training,Workplaces
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SUMMARY:Rainbow SafeTALK Suicide Alertness Program - Ballarat
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to become a life-saving resource in your community with SafeTALK\, a suicide alertness training course developed by LivingWorks and delivered by the team at The Mental Health Coach. \nDownload a flyer about this course here. \nFor over three years\, we have delivered contextualised programs specifically designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQIA+ people. \nGain the skills and confidence to recognise and respond to individuals at risk\, ultimately making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. \nUnderstanding the principles of suicide intervention is paramount in today’s society\, where mental health challenges and the risk of suicide are pervasive. By learning about suicide intervention\, you gain the knowledge and skills to recognise warning signs\, engage in open and empathetic conversations\, and guide those in crisis towards professional support. You can read more about the content of the program here. \nThis program is not only about saving lives but also about fostering a culture of empathy\, understanding\, and mental wellness. Through suicide intervention training\, people become advocates for destigmatising mental health challenges and creating a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable seeking help and support. \nEntry to the program \nEntry to the program is via an expression of interest process. Scroll down to complete your expression of interest. \nLocation \nThe program will run in a central Ballarat location\, close to public transport. The actual location will be provided after the expression of interest process is complete. \nCost \nThe program is free of charge\, thanks to the Mental Health Coach and the generous support of QHub. \nGot a question? \nGive us a call on 0493 063 530\, or click here to contact us.
URL:https://thementalhealthcoach.com.au/event/rainbow-safetalk-suicide-alertness-program-ballarat/
LOCATION:Ballarat\, Ballarat
CATEGORIES:LGBTIQA+,SafeTALK
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