Mental Health First Aid
Introduction:
This program is designed to transfer the skills required to assist another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or is undergoing a mental health crisis. This support is meant to last until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves itself and is implemented using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with mental health problems and from the viewpoint of professionals within the mental health community.
Evaluations consistently show that Mental Health First Aid training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness. It is also associated with decreased stigma and an increase in the help provided.
This program includes activities, questions and action plans designed for anyone, all of our material is flexible enough to accommodate someone wanting to know more about mental health issues.
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost |
• $350.00 per candidate, or please contact us for group rates
PPE Requirements - Enclosed footwear, long pants and a sleeved shirt are required at Baseline Training courses.
- Pre-Requisite Unit - There are no formal entry requirements stipulated for this program
- Fitness Requirement - Training and assessment involves moderate to high physical activity. Candidates are required to be able to freely walk, bend and twist, perform safe lifting techniques and be familiar with typical workplace risk and safety protocols
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills - Candidates must possess basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Two-day course program | Delivered face to face
Presenter:
Accredited MHFA Instructor/s.
All current Baseline Training related policies including Course Cancellation and Refund Policy can be located within the Learner Handbook located on the Baseline Training website.
- A greater understanding of Mental Health related problems including;
- Depression
- Anxiety problems
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
- MHFA course provides candidates with;
- Skills in how to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems
- Knowledge of the possible risk factors for these mental health problems
- Awareness of the evidence base medical, psychological and alternative treatments available
- Skills in how to give appropriate initial help and support someone experiencing a mental health problem
- Skills in how to take appropriate action if a crisis situation arises involving suicidal behaviour, panic attack, stress reaction to trauma, overdose or threatening psychotic behaviour
