Are you ready to make a difference?
Join us in Wickepin for a FREE Mental Health First Aid course and learn how to identify, understand and respond to mental health challenges among adults. After completing the course, you can become an accredited Mental Health First Aider.
What is mental health first aid?
Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem, or a mental health crisis.
What you’ll learn
Topics will cover a range of common challenges and situations, including:
- anxiety
- depression
- psychosis
- substance use
- suicidal thoughts and behaviours
You’ll receive a Standard Mental Health First Aid manual.
Complete a short online assessment after the course to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider for 3 years.
Details
Dates: Thursday 13 & Friday 14 February 2025
Time: 9am-4:30pm
Venue: Wickepin Community Resource Centre, 24 Wogolin Road, Wickepin
Cost: Free, incl. morning tea & a light lunch
To register, call 9888 1500 or email admin@wickepincrc.com.au
About your trainer
Mark Davies is a passionate and experienced mental health trainer and facilitator who loves sharing valuable information and strategies to empower people to support others struggling with mental health challenges.
Feedback from our latest Mental Health First Aiders:
“Mark is very passionate about the course and is the perfect person to present/train the group. Clear and concise information, and a really great bloke to listen to!”
“I feel more confident now dealing with a mental health crisis.”
This opportunity forms part of the CBH Regional Mental Health Program and is hosted by MIFWA and the Wickepin CRC.
