MHFA

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches people how to help a person who is developing or experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional treatment is received, or the crisis resolves. Led by a Mental Health First Aid Australia accredited trainer, this course integrates an Aboriginal cultural perspective and explores Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing, mental health problems in indigenous communities and strategies for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS SITUATIONS COVERED Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviours Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (Deliberate Self-Harm) Panic Attacks Traumatic Events Severe Effects...

MHFA is the help given to someone developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves. This training is effective in improving mental health literacy, reducing stigma, and increasing helping behaviours. Organised by Midwest Yellow Ribbon for Life, at Ngala Midwest Training Room (24 Gregory Street).   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,...

MHFA is the help given to someone developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves. This training is effective in improving mental health literacy, reducing stigma, and increasing helping behaviours. Organised by Midwest Yellow Ribbon for Life, at Ngala Midwest Training Room (24 Gregory Street).   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,...