- Workshops and Training Events
- Thursday 26 March
- 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Orana Skills Centre, Suite 2, First Floor, 31-37 Macquarie Street, Dubbo, 2830
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Thursday 30 April 9:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday 28 May 9:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday 25 June 9:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday 30 July 9:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday 27 August 9:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday 24 September 9:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday 29 October 9:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday 26 November 9:00am - 3:00pm
This Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to provide initial support to friends, family, co-workers or the community who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan. It is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
Topics covered:
Mental health problems including;
- Depression and anxiety
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
Mental health crises including;
- Suicidal thoughts & behaviours
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe psychotic state
- Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
- Aggressive behaviours
Includes tea, coffee, morning tea, lunch and course materials both days
- Orana Skills Centre