Mental Health First Aid Course
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Connecting Country are hosting a 2 day Mental Health First Aid Course for Landcare members over two Fridays in Castlemaine. Friday 22 & 29 May.As the increase in climate led disasters impact our community, Landcare groups will often be on the front line providing support to the community in the event of fires, floods, storms and droughts. This two day Mental Health First Aid Course equips Landcare members with basic skills in providing initial support for another adult experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional support is provided or the crisis is resolved.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
Why attend an Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Course?
Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and aid to individuals with mental illness. It is also associated with decreased stigma and an increase in help provided.
Mental health problems covered
• Depression
• Anxiety problems
• Psychosis
• Substance use problems
Mental health crises covered
• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Panic attacks
• Traumatic events
• Severe psychotic states
• Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
• Aggressive behaviours.
Please note:
This course is not a therapy or a support group.
Topics around suicide will be covered in the course.
If you have recently experienced or been impacted by trauma, now may not be the best time to attend this course. If you are unsure please reach out to the course facilitator Kya, E: hello@kyamoore.com.au or Ph: 0451 196 011
Morning tea and light lunch will be provided. BYO pens and note books.
Date
Fri 22 May AND Fri 29 May 9:30-4:30Location
Toy Library, Uniting Church
24 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine VIC 3450
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