Mental Health First Aid – 2016

What is Mental Health First Aid?

MHFA courses teach mental health first aid strategies to members of the public. Mental health first aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, or is in a mental health-related crisis, until appropriate professional treatment is received or the crisis resolves.

MHFA courses can provide members of the community with:

• Skills in how to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems;
• Knowledge of the possible causes or risk factors for these mental health problems;
• Awareness of the evidenced based 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.

Lifeline Gippsland are running Mental Health First Aid over four 3½-hour sessions. If you are interested in learning how to recognise the symptoms of a mental health problem and provide support to a friend, family member or a member of your community, please either complete the MHFA Registration Form 2016 and email to Reception at reception@llg.org.au or call 5136 3500.

VENUE: Lifeline Gippsland, Cnr Church & Fleming Streets, MORWELL
DATES:  12th April, 19th April, 26th April, 3rd May (Please note: You must attend all four sessions)
TIMES:   6pm – 9:30pm
COST:     $275.00

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DATES: 30th August, 6th Sept, 13th Sept and 20th Sept
TIMES: 1:00pm – 4:30pm
COST: $275.00