Mental Health First Aid Training
Public Health
A course by
Wintec
Learn how to confidently provide initial support to adults experiencing mental health challenges or crises. This two-day workshop develops the skills and knowledge needed to identify, address, and support mental wellbeing in the workplace or community.
NZ$633
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply the ALGEE five-step action plan
Understand and use the ALGEE framework to approach, assess, assist, and support people in mental health crises.
Recognise mental health distress
Identify signs and symptoms of common mental illnesses including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance misuse.
About This Course
This Mental Health First Aid course equips attendees with the understanding and skills to help people who are experiencing poor mental health. The workshop teaches how to assist those developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis, including when and how to intervene and support others. Participants will learn to use an evidence-based five-step action plan (ALGEE) and cover key mental health topics like depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance misuse, as well as crisis topics such as suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, and aggressive behaviour.
Course Content
- Understanding mental health and its impact in New Zealand
- Introduction to the ALGEE five-step action plan
- Identifying and responding to mental health distress
- Supporting individuals developing a mental illness
- Mental health topics: Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis, Substance Misuse
- Managing mental health crises: Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks, Severe psychosis, Alcohol/drug misuse effects, Aggressive behaviour
- Guidance on when and how to intervene
- Providing support and information
- Encouraging professional and peer support
Build towards these roles
Mental Health First AiderWorkplace Wellbeing ChampionCommunity Support Worker
Build skills in these industries
HealthcarePublic HealthEducation
