Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid

Duration:

2 days.

Delivery Style:

Face-to-face

Participants per workshop: 

6-24 

Course Description:

Learn how to provide culturally-appropriate initial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.  
 
Participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, and the supports available, including cultural context to community-based care. The course is led by a MHFA trained and Licenced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Instructor.

Objectives 

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults.  
• Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses and risk factors, with specific information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  
• Gain an understanding of cultural considerations, from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective. 
• Gain an understanding of the treatments, local and cultural supports and resources available to someone experiencing mental health problems.  
• Know the barriers to support-seeking and how to overcome these.  
• Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults, in a culturally safe and informed way.  
• Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support.  
• Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider.  

Accreditation 

• Participants who complete the course and a short online assessment can become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider).  
• Accreditations are valid for 3 years and can be extended for a further 3 years with a Refresher 

Who will benefit from this training? 

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous individuals, workplaces of all sizes, and volunteer and community-based groups. 

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