MHFA-R-W - Mental Health First Aid Refresher (Webinar)
Introduction:
This webinar gives people who have previously completed a Mental Health First Aid course the opportunity to refresh their knowledge and skills. Participants are eligible for a refresher course if they accredited as a MHFAider within the last three years.
* Courses from 1st October 2023 onwards are scheduled in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
This course is intended for the public to gain an understanding of a first response approach to assisting an adult experiencing mental health concerns. The course introduces students to a range of mental health concerns, and through a five-step action plan, students learn how to respond to someone who is experiencing mental health concerns.
The webinar course teaches people real-life first aid skills for helping family‚ friends, co-workers or other people dealing with mental health problems.
A manual is used during the webinar as a resource to refresh knowledge and complete assessment.
Important information required for the delivery of the manual:
- Book at least 2 weeks ahead to allow for delivery to the postal address chosen at time of booking.
- The course price includes postage.
* Courses from 1st October 2023 onwards are scheduled in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
This course is intended for the public to gain an understanding of a first response approach to assisting an adult experiencing mental health concerns. The course introduces students to a range of mental health concerns, and through a five-step action plan, students learn how to respond to someone who is experiencing mental health concerns.
Target Audience:
The course is designed for adults‚ over 18 years, interested in gaining skills in:
- Recognising mental health warning signs and risk factors
- Understanding risk factors for mental health problems
- Awareness of evidence based medical, psychological and alternative treatments
- How to give appropriate initial help and support to someone experiencing a mental health problem
- How to take appropriate action if a crisis situation arises.
Learning Outcomes:
- On successful completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to complete an online assessment to be further issued a Certificate of Accreditation from Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Learning Methods:
A combination of activities‚ role-play, and interaction with a mental health first aid trainer. There are no formal assessments for this course.
Program Benefits:
- Learn how to respond to someone experiencing issues with mental health
- Develop skills to support a friend, family member or coworker
- Make a difference to your community
- Improve your knowledge of mental health, supports and appropriate first aid strategies
- Improve your confidence in providing first aid to a person experiencing a mental health problem
- Decrease stigmatising attitudes
- Increase the amount of support available to others around you
Content:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe effects of alcohol or other drug use
- Severe psychotic states
- Aggressive behaviours
Courses
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 14 August 2024 | 09:30 am – 02:30 pm | Online Course in AEST | 10 | $200.00 | |
| 17 October 2024 | 09:30 am – 02:30 pm | Online Course in AEDT | 12 | $200.00 | |
| 6 December 2024 | 09:30 am – 02:30 pm | Online Course in AEDT | 12 | $200.00 |