Older Persons Mental Health First Aid

Facilitated by SPAN. Older Persons Mental Health First Aid.
The Older Person Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants who work with, care for or support adults aged 65+ how to provide initial support to someone who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in older adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, and the treatments and supports available
Learn Practical First Aid Skills
• Recognise common mental health problems
• Provide initial help using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan.
• Seek appropriate professional help.
• Respond in a crisis situation.
This is a 12-hour educational course for adults (from 9am – 5pm over two days). It is not a therapy or support group.
For more information, visit mhfa.com.au/courses.
For adults
Free

Bermagui Library