Mental Health First Aid - two Day Course
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What is Mental Health First Aid?
First Aid is the help given to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), is the help given to someone developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. This first aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves.
What you can get from this course:
Participants will learn how to identify the signs and symptoms, where and how to get help & what sort of help has been shown to be effective.
- Mental Health problems are common, with approximately 20% of individuals experiencing problems in any one year.
- A stigma is associated with mental health problems that stop some from seeking help.
- Most people do not recognise the signs of mental health leading people to be largely unsupported, particularly in rural communities where access can be an issue.
- Given the high prevalence, you probably know a number of people either in your work setting or life who are experiencing mental illness.
Course Dates:
When: 9:00 . 4:3004 June 2009 and 05 June 2009
Where: School of Rural Health, Graham St Shepparton
Course Cost:
$12.00 for the two day course including morning and afternoon tea, lunch, a manual and certificate of attendance.
This is one of the last two courses the Division will be running under the current funding. Please see attached brochures for details. Unfortunately there are not many places in Shepparton but about 15 in Yarrawonga.
Contact should be made with Louise Denenyns at the Division for all bookings.