FREE Mental Health First Aid course in support of National Mental Health Month.
Each year 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness. Many people are not knowledgeable or confident to offer assistance. Physical first aid is accepted and widespread in our community, however, most do not cover mental health problems.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches participants how to assist people who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
The Event – FREE Mental Health First Aid course
On the 13th – 14th of October 2021, to support Mental Health Month in October, Out Doors Inc. is providing 10 members of the community with a FREE* Mental Health First Aid course – Normally valued at $275!
Please note: There is an initial fee of $88 that will be fully refunded upon completion of the two components.
There are two components to this course:
- Component 1 (before the course) – A self-paced eLearning component (takes 5-7 hours to complete)
- Component 2 (October 13 and 14) – Two instructor-led sessions using video conferencing. Each session is approx. 2.5 hours.
The training is based on guidelines developed together by people with lived experience of mental health problems and health professionals working in the field.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, you’ll learn how to provide mental health first aid for a range of mental health problems (depression, anxiety problems, psychosis, substance use) and mental health crises (suicidal thoughts and behaviours, non-suicidal self-injury, panic attacks, traumatic events, severe psychotic states, severe effects from alcohol or other drug use, and aggressive behaviours).
If you miss out on one of the free spaces then don’t worry, we still have you covered with a special 20% off offer for anyone who signs up during National Mental Health Month.
How do I register?
As an MHFA Accredited Instructor, Out Doors Inc. is providing this free Mental Health First Aid course to 10 individuals.
View upcoming Mental Health First Aid courses.
