In this informative and practical course, you will learn about the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in adults, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide mental health first aid in a crisis situation using a practical, evidence-based action plan.
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Mental health first aid skills learnt by participants in this course can be applied in any setting.  These programs are completed 100% online and include two course components.

- Course Component 1 – Self-paced interactive online eLearning (5-7 hours).  The eLearning course component presents an overview of mental health problems and mental health crises.

- Course Component 2 – Instructor-led video conferencing (2 x 2.5 hour sessions) follows the completion of Course Component 1 – eLearning. Course Component 2 provides course participants with an opportunity to revise content covered in the self-paced eLearning program and to consolidate the application of this content with the development of practical skills in an online group environment.

- Total cost is $220 per participant (including GST)

- To find out more about how we can tailor a program to your school, organisation or workplace click here

Health studies show adolescents are far more likely to experience a mental health problem than a physical health problem and one in six adolescents will experience a mental health problem in any given year. This course teaches any adult how to provide initial support to adolescents experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.  Learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in young people, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.

This 14 hour program is delivered face to face over two seperate days or can be tailored to meet your school, organisation or workplace’s individual needs

Mental Health problems covered:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Substance Use Problems
- Eating Disorders

Mental Health crisis situations covered are:
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Non-suicidal self injury (sometimes referred to as self-harm)
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe effects of drug or alcohol use
- Severe psychotic states
- Aggressive behaviours

Please contact GenNow to discuss how we can tailor a unique training package to meet your school, workplace, or organisation’s individual needs.

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This program is designed to align with existing wellbeing and support frameworks within schools and community organisations and can be taught in conjunction with the Youth MHFA for adults.  

While there are specific rules that govern the implementation of the program within schools, GenNow can work with your school to align the MHFA programs to existing timetables and school routines.

Please see the FAQ’s page for program implementation guidelines and program costs or contact us for a free consultation to discuss a tailored package for your school or community organisation.

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