Become a Mental Health First Aider in Townsville
Location
Centacare NQ
About
BECOME A MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER to support friends, family members, colleagues and others
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.
For more info call Centacare NQ on 1300 672 273 or email centacarenq@centacarenq.org.au
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.
For more info call Centacare NQ on 1300 672 273 or email centacarenq@centacarenq.org.au