Mental Health First Aid Training
Health Studies
A course by
Wintec
Two-day workshop teaching how to assist individuals experiencing mental health distress or crisis including the ALGEE five-step action plan.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Wintec campus, Hamilton
Core skills this course teaches
Knowledge of common mental health challenges
Understand various mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance misuse.
Ability to identify mental health crises
Recognize signs of mental health crises such as suicidal behaviour, panic attacks, severe psychotic states, and substance misuse effects.
Skills to apply ALGEE action plan
Learn and apply the five-step ALGEE action plan to assist individuals experiencing mental health distress or crisis.
What You're Signing Up For
This Mental Health First Aid training is designed to build understanding and skills to support people experiencing mental health difficulties. Covering mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance misuse, plus crisis situations including suicidal behaviour, panic attacks, and severe psychotic states. The workshop covers the ALGEE five-step action plan for assisting in mental health crises. It aims to improve confidence and capability in providing initial mental health support in the workplace and community.
Course Content
- Introduction to mental health challenges and crisis
- Mental health conditions: depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance misuse
- Mental health crisis situations: suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, severe psychosis, substance misuse effects, aggressive behaviour
- ALGEE five-step action plan: Approach, Assess, Assist; Listen non-judgmentally; Give support and information; Encourage professional help; Encourage other supports
- How to provide initial mental health first aid until specialist help is available
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and Social Assistance
Workplace Training
Future employment opportunities might be
Mental Health Support Worker
Workplace Health and Safety Advisor
Community Support Worker