Mental Health First Aid
First Aid is the help provided to a person with physical injuries before professional treatment is received. Mental Health First Aid, as delivered by Accoras throughout Brisbane, is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, or who is in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional treatment is received or the crisis resolves.
In the corporate setting, a workplace that promotes and supports good mental health will be high performing through a good team morale and individual productivity. The principles of Mental Health First Aid can be applied to create a culture of understanding and positive interactions between employees on a day-to-day basis, and will assist in reducing the stigma for staff members who may be experiencing mental health difficulties.
In a general setting, it is also critical for people who work directly with customers and members of the public as part of their roles to have strategies to support people who are experiencing a mental health issue or crisis. The skills learned as part of Mental Health First Aid can be applied in a wide range of settings, is particularly beneficial for educators, community workers and health providers, and is very useful in dealing with disputes or complaints.
The Accoras Mental Health First Aid courses provide participants with an opportunity to hear case studies and share their experiences and questions. Participants will leave equipped with the confidence and skills to support students, colleagues, customers and family members in need, with a strong understanding of the positive outcomes which can occur when Mental Health First Aid is applied. Mental Health First Aid courses are run on-site at the Accoras training room at Salisbury, in South Brisbane.
Testimonials:
"Loved it! It was well structured and presented well - great work; I really enjoyed this course."
- Standard MHFA participant, November 2012
"10 out of 10 ... it was an enjoyable and informative course with lots of new information."
- Standard MHFA participant, November 2012
"I've learned so much! I'll apply the strategies to my work and will encourage others to complete the course."
- Standard MHFA participant, October 2012
"Well presented with lots of information covered at a very digestible rate."
- Standard MHFA participant, October 2012
"This was the most worthwhile training course I have ever attended!"
- Standard MHFA participant, October 2012
Programs are run on an ongoing basis in locations across Brisbane. To view a list of our upcoming courses, please click here.
To find out more about the range of Accoras Mental Health First Aid course options, please contact us on 3274 1886.