Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid Instructor LogoMental health first aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until the appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. This 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) Course teaches adults (18 years and over) how to provide Mental Health First Aid to friends, family and co-workers.

13 to 14 September 2018 at Swanbourne – CANCELLED

Email Gaylene for more information on this course or Corporate on-site courses at reduced rates.

Cost

  • Early Bird Special $225.00 per person (booked and paid for at least three weeks prior to the course date)
  • Group discount 10% with Early Bird Special $202.50 per person (groups of 4-10 people, booked and paid for as a group booking, at least three weeks prior to the course date)
  • Standard price $275.00 per person
  • Group discount 10%, price is therefore $247.50 per person (groups of 4-10 people, booked and paid for as a group booking)
  • Note: In the event of a cancellation less than 10 business days prior to the course commencement date, a cancellation fee of $150.00 will apply, with any balance refunded to you. Re-enrollment into another course will only be possible if a minimum of 10 working days notice is given. If you are unable to attend and cancel on the first or second day of the course, without prior notice, re-enrollment or cancellation fees will be negotiated at the discretion of Endeavour Coaching and a refund may be forfeited. (Courses are not guaranteed to proceed and may be postponed if minimum numbers required are not reached. If this occurs, you will automatically be registered for a subsequent course and notified accordingly.)

Course Content

The SMHFA course teaches adults how to provide initial support to adults who are developing any of the following mental health problems, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or mental health crises:

Developing mental health problems

  • DepressionStandard Mental Health First Aid Symbol
  • Anxiety problems
  • Psychosis
  • Substance use problems.

Mental health crises

  • Mental Health First Aid is for everyone everywhereSuicidal thoughts and behaviours
  • Non-suicidal self-injury
  • Panic attacks
  • Traumatic events
  • Severe psychotic states
  • Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
  • Aggressive behaviours.

This 12 hour (2 day) course is available to members of the public or it can be delivered to organisations on-site as an in-house training program.

Email Gaylene to find out more about in-house training conducted at your workplace for your organisation.

Endeavour Coaching is inclusive and respects and celebrates diversity and equality.

Follow us: #myendeavours #keepitreal
Facebooktwitterlinkedinyoutubeinstagram