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Course Summary
Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognised training program.
Mental health is a complex issue that impacts individuals, families, communities and workplaces, of all industry types, locations and sizes.
1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental health problem in any given year. That means that every person is likely to know someone who is experiencing a mental health problem, whether that is a family member, a friend or colleague. In fact, mental illness is now said to affect every Australian either directly or indirectly.
You can join a community with over 1 million Australians trained in this evidence based course.
Mental Health First Aid covers topics of
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Psychosis
- Substance use
- Suicide
- Trauma
- Panic attacks
- Aggressive behaviour
- Medical emergencies
- Self care
By taking our Mental Health First Aid course, you will learn how to:
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems
- Provide initial help to someone experiencing a mental health crisis
- Guide someone towards appropriate professional help
- Reduce stigma around mental illness
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