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Discover how to:
- Learn about the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in adults.
- How to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help.
- Understand what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.
Key details
Course overview
Participants will learn how to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
Developing mental health problems covered:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Substance abuse problems
Mental health crisis situations covered:
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury (deliberate self-harm)
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe effects of drug and alcohol abuse
- Severe psychotic states
- Aggressive behaviours
Course delivery
The AHRI blended learning course combines self-directed learning with live online facilitated learning sessions lead by an experienced HR and business professional.
The course includes:
Engagement: Pre-course tasks and an introductory e-learning module to stimulate thinking on the course topic and prepare for online sessions
Participation:
– Online learning module inclusive of theory and practice – interactive learning activities, case studies and practical application opportunities
– Participation in two 90-minute live interactive learning sessions with an experienced HR facilitator
Application: Workplace application activities and additional learning resources that focus on how learning can be applied directly in the workplace
Reflection: Opportunity to reflect on and share learnings to facilitate transfer of learning to the workplace
Customised short course delivery for businesses and groups
AHRI offers customised short courses and packaging for groups. Courses can be delivered online, at your place of business or on location at the AHRI office in the Melbourne CBD.
To organise a group booking, please contact us or call on 1300 811 880.