Mental Health First Aid
The Mental Health First Aid Program is run by Mental Health First AidTM (MHFA) Australia, a national non-profit health promotion charity focused on training and research.
More information about MHFA Australia here: www.mhfa.com.au
One in five adults and one in four young people will experience a mental illness in any year. Mental health problems are common and undoubtedly we will all know people who are affected either directly or indirectly. Now, more than ever, we need to understand how to help someone who may be developing a mental illness and how to help someone who is experiencing a mental illness crisis.
The Mental Health First Aid course provides you with the information needed to understand and help others. The areas covered include, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and substance use disorders. The actions of the Mental Health First Aider can help connect the person with professional help which, in turn, can speed their recovery. The course will also provide you with strategies and guidelines to help in a range of mental illness crisis such as panic attacks and suicide.
We provide both the Standard Mental Health First Aid course (12 hours) and the Youth Mental Health First Aid for adults who live or work with young people. This course is slightly longer (14 hours) and also addresses self-harm and eating disorders.
Both courses cover the development of a 5-step action plan for mental health first aid, managing suicide, panic attacks, psychotic behaviour and general communication skills.
Contact
Townsville Office
Qld Manager Education and Training
Phone: 07 4725 3664 or Freecall 1800 455 455
Email: training@mifnq.org.au
Downloads
Standard MHFA Information Sheet
Youth MHFA Information Sheet
Training Dates - 2013
(Click on the date below to download Registration Form)
Standard Course:
$100pp (materials, certificate & catering incl.)
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Location: Arcadian Surf Lifesaving Club |
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5th & 6th Feb 2013 |
Youth Course:
$100pp (materials, certificate & catering incl.)
Instructors: Philippa Harris (RPN) & Barbara Anderson (Psych)
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Townsville Location: Arcadian Surf Lifesaving Club |
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LATEST NEWS
Let's talk about mental health
The Land | 06 Mar, 2013
THE Land wants to get more people in the bush talking – and thinking – about mental health. That’s why it’s partnering with NSW Farmers and the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) to run a new monthly mental health forum that will explore issues such as depression and anxiety and achieving good mental health.
The Land’s editor Sally White said the online forum would allow readers to ask questions of mental health professionals. “We had tremendous feedback on the Glove Box Guide to Mental Health we put together last year and wanted to do something to build on that,” she said.
Join us for our first Friday Forum this Friday, March 8 at 12.30pm to ask questions of our panel on coping after a disaster...(read on)
IMPORTANT LINKS
Schizophrenia Awareness Week 2013
MIFNQ Sunflower Awards
Nomination Forms
Awards Breakfast Online Bookings
Schizophrenia Awareness Week Info Kits
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Mi Networks is a national initiative linking over 100 mental health support services around Australia. Offering access to relevant, up-to-date information, peer support and connections to local community networks.
Mi Networks members provide a personalised response to the needs of individuals living with mental illness, their carers, friends and family members. For more information, please telephone 1800 985 944 or visit www.MiNetworks.org.au.
