What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the initial help given to someone who is developing a mental health problem or who is in a mental health crises. The first aid is given until appropriate professional support is received or until the crises resolves.
The MHFA course is a 12-hour course (4 modules, each 3 hours) that teaches people how to assist someone who is developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crises.
Course participants receive a copy of the MHFA Manual and a Certificate of Completion.
Emerging mental health problems covered include:
Depression
Anxiety
Psychosis
Substance Misuse
Why MHFA? • Mental health problems are common • Many people are not well informed about how to recognise mental health problems, how to respond to the person, and what supports are available • Many people with mental health problems delay seeking help or do not seek help at all • There is stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems • Professional help is not always immediately available
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020 Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Date: 14th & 15th April 2020
Venue: Radisson Blue Hotel,Limerick
€300 per person
€240 with Limerick Chamber Skillnet