Mental Health First Aid Training.
Mental Health First Aid training improves understanding of the mental health challenges people experience, their options for treatment and helpful first aid strategies. Participants report increased confidence in their ability to offer Mental Health First Aid which enables early access to help. The training also decreases stigma and discrimination that many people with mental health and addictions challenges experience.
Mental Health First Aid is an internationally acclaimed and evidence-based, set of accredited training programmes that equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and confidence to support a friend, family member or co-worker experiencing mental health challenges or in a crisis.
In New Zealand, Te Pou (www.mentalhealthfirstaid.nz ) is the current host and licence provider of Mental Health First Aid.
Earthlink Offers this Training at our Location, or Throughout the Greater Wellington Region.
Our Prices Start at $230 Per Person.
This is a Two-day course.
We Cover These Mental Health Challenges:
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Psychosis
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Problematic substance use
And These Mental Health Crises:
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Thoughts of suicide and similar behaviours
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Non- Suicidal self-injury
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Panic attack
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Traumatic events
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Severe effects from Alcohol or other substance use
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Aggressive behaviours
You'll learn the ALGEE five step action plan:
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Approach, assess and assist any crisis
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Listen and communicate non judgmentally
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Give support and information
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Encourage professional help
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Encourage other support
What you'll Take from the workshop:
You'll receive a certificate of participation of our Mental Health First aid course.
You'll have an opportunity to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider by completing an open online test.
This accreditation is valid for three years, after which a refresher course is required.
You'll receive a manual with in-depth information of what you've been taught during the workshop.
The manual also has a thorough list of resources of where to go and practical resources to assist someone experiencing mental health challenges.