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1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem at some point in their life but many of us would not recognise the signs and symptoms and or know how to help. Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to:
- recognise signs and symptoms
- provide initial help
- guide people towards appropriate professional and other help
Topics covered include:
- What is meant by mental health/mental ill health
- Crisis situations such as suicidal behaviour, self harm, panic attacks and acute psychotic behaviour
- The signs and symptoms of common mental health problems including depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
- Where and how to get help and what sort of help has been shown to be effective
The course has proved successful with a variety of groups and any interested person can apply for a place. The training takes place on 5 and 6 June 2008 at UNISON, 165 York Street, Belfast. The course is funded under the Promoting Mental Health Strategy for the North & West Belfast locality and so places are provided to participants free of charge.
Contact Rachel at Aware Defeat Depression on 028 9032 1734 or info@aware-ni.org to register.
Source: Aware Defeat Depression
