Standard Mental Health First Aid Course - Delivered in-house
Course code: Standard Mental Health First Aid Course - Delivered in-house
Non Accredited
Mental Health Journey Australia
At a Glance
- Course code: Standard Mental Health First Aid Course - Delivered in-house
- Duration: 1 day
- Start: 14-05-2024 ~ 14-05-2024
- Training Location: Victoria Park
Overview
This course is for our lead trainer Darryl to come to your workplace and educate your employees (up to 20) for $1800 (plus GST per day) for a 2 day comprehensive training. This course is not for individuals to book, instead for a company to book for mental health first aid training.
Our 2-day Standard Mental Health First Aid course is a transformative experience, guiding participants through the intricacies of providing initial support to adults facing mental health challenges. From mastering signs and symptoms to deploying a practical action plan, participants learn the art of approaching individuals with concerns, fostering a supportive environment.
With certification as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), participants gain the knowledge, confidence, and skills to offer crucial support and information precisely when it's needed, contributing to a community that prioritizes and champions mental well-being.
The Standard MHFA Course is delivered as an in-house course. Please contact us to secure dates and day rate cost.
Outline
Learning Outcomes
· Recognise Mental Health Indicators: Develop a keen ability to identify subtle signs and symptoms associated with various mental health problems in adults.
· Initiate Empathetic Conversations: Acquire the skills to initiate compassionate and evidence-based mental health first aid conversations, fostering a supportive environment.
· Overcome Barriers to Help-Seeking: Explore effective strategies to overcome common barriers to help-seeking, ensuring a more accessible and understanding support system.
· Provide Initial Support in Crisis Situations: Gain proficiency in assessing and delivering essential initial support in diverse crisis situations related to mental health concerns.
· Comprehensive Understanding of Mental Illness: Deepen understanding of the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, including insights into associated risk factors, available treatments, and support options.
· Implement Self-Care Practices: Incorporate practical self-care practices to enhance personal well-being while serving as a responsible and effective Mental Health First Aider.
Attain certification as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to deliver critical mental health information and support when it matters most
Some Feedback from Course Attendees
Excellent instructor with a who was able to draw on his vast experience as a mental health nurse while delivering the course.
Excellent instructor, engaged with us throughout the course and explained in detail with lots of practical examples.
Darryl is clearly a seasoned course facilitator. I loved that he could relate to our working environment given his experience in the resources sector.
He is awesome at this & the perfect person for this course.
The instructor was extremely knowledgeable, and it was great that he could draw on his experience as a mental health nurse.