By Tanya Steele
Upwey Men’s Shed is hosting a two week Mental Health First Aid course for interested community members on 16 & 23 March and has a few spots left.
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
The two session training runs from 9am – 3:30pm at the Upwey Town Hall, 6 Mahony Street Upwey – call Mark McGuire on 0418 132 443 or email upweymensshed01@gmail.com to book a place.
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults
Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
Know the barriers to help-seeking and how to overcome these
Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support
Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments and supports available
Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider
Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.
