Mental Health First Aid

Event date: 2 September 2010 - 9:15pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Damien Conway
Phone: 02890321 734
Location: Aware Defeat Depression, Philip House, Belfast BT15 1AB

First aid as we know it is the help given to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) differs only in that it is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or who is in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves.

The course has proved successful with different professional groups including health workers, teachers, front line public sector and voluntary sector workers as well as members of the general public. Any interested person can attend.

Topics covered include:

• What is meant by mental health / mental ill health?
• Dealing with crisis situations such as suicidal behaviour, self harm, panic attacks and acute psychotic behaviour
• Recognising the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems including depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis and substance use disorders
• Where and how to get help
• Self help strategies

For further information, please contact Damien on 02890 321734 or email damien@aware-ni.org