Mental Health First Aid - Orangeville
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Event type: Single day (a day or less)
Mental Health First Aid Basic is a 12-hour course that discusses a variety of mental disorders. Crisis first aid skills for the following situations are learned: Substance overdose, Suicidal behaviour, Panic attack, Acute stress reaction, Psychotic episode. Explanations of mental health, mental illness and mental health problems are discussed. Signs and symptoms of common mental health problems and crisis situations - Information about effective interventions and treatments - Ways to access professional help - Improve mental health literacy - Provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague.
Fee $195 per person / $150 for a student
Register at http://bit.ly/MHFAOrangeville
Is this for health care professionals?
It's for everyone who wants to know more about the basics of mental health issues, but we've had many of health care professionals in our sessions.