Early intervention can also save a person and their loved ones from stress, prevent more serious symptoms from developing, and reduce the likelihood of problems with work, family, school and substance use. Plus, it could help reduce medical costs and the overall burden on friends and family members.
MHFA can play an important role in early intervention.
According to the MHFA curriculum, research suggests that people are more likely to seek help if someone close to them suggests it. As a Mental Health First Aider, this can be you. First Aiders are trained to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. You know how to use the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to approach someone about what they’re facing and how to provide resources and encourage them to seek professional help for additional support.
Early intervention can reduce a person’s stress and make their recovery easier. Long delays from the onset of symptoms to appropriate help can make mild symptoms worse and recovery more difficult. Mental Health First Aid helps you #BeTheDifference by teaching how to recognise and intervene when early signs of mental health and substance use challenges emerge.
Early intervention refers to recognising the warning signs of a mental health or substance use challenge and acting before it gets worse. When you realise the signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge early, it may be easier to get appropriate help from a counselor or medical professional before it becomes worse. Studies have shown that proper care and treatment make complete recovery from a mental health or substance use challenge attainable.
What Sets Us Apart
Youth MHFA workshops
Youth Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa, New Zealand
Youth Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa, New Zealand is a 14-hour workshop held over two days.
This training program is evidence-based, evidence-informed, internationally researched, and can be found in 24 countries around the world.
Workshops run at your venue.
Contact us for further information.
$340 + GST
per person
The program is designed for members of the public to learn how to assist someone who is developing a mental health crisis, introduction to the concept of MHFA, the impact of Mental Health issues and an overview of the principles and practice of Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa.
Course outline
Early intervention refers to recognising the warning signs of a mental health or substance use challenge and acting before it gets worse.
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Session 1
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What is mental health?
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What is Youth Mental Health First Aid?
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Your role as a Youth MHFAider
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What influences mental health?
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The Mental Health Continuum
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The Frame of Reference
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The Stress Container
Session 2
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The adolescent brain
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The Youth MHFA action plan
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Youth MHFA conversation in action
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Boundaries of your role
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What is anxiety?
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Crisis first aid for panic attacks
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What is a traumatic event?
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Applying Youth MHFA to case studies
Session 3
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Recap Youth MHFA action plan
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Supporting young people from marginalised groups
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What is depression?
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What is self-harm?
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Suicide thoughts and behaviours
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What is self-care?
Session 4
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Addictive behaviours and substance misuse
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Applying the Youth MHFA action plan to scenarios
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What is psychosis?
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What is disordered eating?
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Recovery
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Reviewing the Youth MHFAider role and boundaries
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Youth MHFA conversation practise
UPCOMING COURSES
Course Overview
Objectives
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Prerequisites
Must be over 18 years of age
Price
$340 + GST
By the end of the program participants will be able to:
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Define health, mental health, suicide, substance misuse, anxiety disorder, psychosis, and personality disorder
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Identify at risk individuals and those in crisis who may benefit from contact with a Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa trained individual
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Communicate effectively with those in crisis
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Design and implement a basic plan of action for individuals at risk or in crisis
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Implement positive changes within the workplace regarding Mental Health
Upon completion of the course, you will be a certified Mental Health First Aider, valid for 3 years.
Certificate provided.
Why not have a friendly chat with an instructor today who can answer any questions you might have?
We are open until 5pm Weekdays where you can speak directly to a trainer,
and we offer weekend email support.
Call us on
021 0285 4223
