Are you deeply concerned
about a family member, friend, colleague or someone you know well and care
for? Have they been feeling overly
stressed and anxious, or are they experiencing problems with low or irritable moods, or even
a loss of interest, enjoyment or motivation for things they used to enjoy? Are they having difficulty sleeping & eating? Are they experiencing a loss of self-confidence and purpose in life?
The Mental
Health First Aid course will provide you with skills and confidence to notice
and assist your family, friends, colleagues and people around you, who are
experiencing emotional and mental health challenges.
First Aid
for Mental Health is the help provided to a person who could be developing
a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem or is in a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aid is given until the appropriate
professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
Participants
will learn how to recognise the warning signs and symptoms of common mental health
problems and use the First Aid Action Plan to approach, support and connect the
person to appropriate professional resources.
THIS IS A FIVE-WEEK COURSE running on Tuesday evenings, 3-31 OCTOBER 2023
Facilitator : Jimmy Yeow (MSW), Master Instructor (15+yrs) Counsellor (25+ yrs)
Cost : $250 fee includes a manual and certificate. ($50 dicount for CLCC & CLC volunteers, clients & staff including all pensioners, HCC holders and full-time students).
To register, please send your name, email address & phone number to jimmy.yeow@citylife.care.
For inquiries, call Jimmy 0414 414 652
Places are limited - please sign up early!!
