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9/150 Hay St, Subiaco WA 6008
(08) 6117 5520
07
DEC

Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid

Course Duration: TWO DAYS

Mental Health First Aid is the help in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional treatment is received or the crisis resolves.

Led by a skilled Aboriginal trainer, this specialist course is ideal for anyone working with Aboriginal communities. Integrating a cultural perspective, it explores Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing, mental health problems in indigenous communities and particular strategies for working ATSI people.

Content covered in an Aboriginal context includes

  • Understanding mental health, including diagnoses, prevalence and common misconceptions.
  • Symptoms and causes of depression, anxiety, psychosis.
  • How to provide initial support to adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
  • Crisis First Aid for: suicidal behaviour, panic attacks, aggressive behaviour, self harm, acute psychosis.
  • Responding to the effects of traumatic events and drug and alcohol misuse.

This course includes

  • Engaging, up-to-date materials.
  • Take-home reference package and free online resources.
  • All day catering and beverages - with dietary needs catered for.
  • Post-course contacts for help and advice.
  • Certificate of attendance.

Venue

Subiaco Community Business Centre
Corner Rokeby and Nicholson Roads
Subiaco, WA 6008

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Team/Group Bookings

If you have a team/group of people that require this course, please contact us so that we can determine your best solution.

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