Posted 1 Jul 2010 - 15:56 by editor
Posted to ENEWS for Martha Brzywczy on behalf of Mental Health First Aid
An exciting training opportunity is available for members of the community, people working in the community services sector and any other interested persons. Please forward onto anyone you think may benefit from attending this course.
Standard Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based program which offers participants the opportunity to develop their skills in identifying the signs and symptoms of various mental health issues, in addition to teaching participants how to respond in the first instance to provide support, information and how and where to get help for people developing a mental health problem or in mental health crisis.
With similar principles to physical First Aid - the help given to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, Mental Health First Aid is given until appropriate professional help is received or until the crisis resolves.
There are many reasons why people need Mental Health First Aid:
- Mental health problems are common
- There is stigma associated with mental illness
- Many people do not recognise mental health problems
- Professional help is not always available
- Many people do not know how to help
This program is internationally recognised and widely researched, and has proven effective in improving mental health literacy, reducing stigma and increasing the help provided to persons affected by mental health issues. Early intervention and the provision of appropriate, timely support has been shown to significantly increase the chance of positive outcomes and reduce the likelihood of future mental health crises, thereby increasing the quality of life for people affected by mental health problems and their families.
This course covers how to give help to adults in any of the following crisis situations:
· Person feeling suicidal or engaging in non-suicidal self-injury
· Person having a panic attack
· Person who has recently experienced a traumatic event
· Person with psychosis who may appear threatening
· Person who has overdosed
The course also trains members of the community to give help to people with mental health problems before a crisis develops. The problems covered are:
· Depression
· Anxiety disorders
· Psychosis
· Substance use disorders
This 12-hour training course is being offered to any interested persons, and its 4 modules will be delivered across two days - 16th & 23rd July 2010 at Chelsea Church of Christ, 3−5 Blantyre Ave, Chelsea. Cost is $250.00, with participants receiving a certificate of completion and a Mental Health First Aid manual upon completion of the training. Lunch and morning/afternoon tea will be provided.
For more information, or to register your interest in attending please request and complete a registration form and return by Friday 9th July 2010.
Places are limited so book in early to avoid disappointment. Any inquiries can be directed to:
Martha Brzywczy - MHFA Instructor
Standard (Adult) and Youth courses
Mob: 0418 556 950
Fax: (03) 8587 0210
or Email: training.mhfa@gmail.com
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