Older Person Mental Health First Aid - Cairns 2 days face to face course

What is covered in the course Older person Mental health First Aid course 2 full days – (arrival 8:15 -16:15 both days)Course covers

Depression and Anxiety, Confusion, Dementia and Psychosis

Mental Health Crisis situations Covered

* Suicidal thoughts and Behaviours

*Panic Attacks*Delerium

*Unsafe & Challenging behaviours due to confusion.

Learning outcomes:upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Recognise the signs & symptoms of mental health problems in older adults
• Identify the risk factors associated with Mental Illness in older adults
• Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illness in older adults
• Demonstrate awareness of the range of evidence-based treatments available for mental illness in older people
• Know the barriers to help-seeking and how to overcome these
• Apply mental health first aid skills and know how to initiate a mental health conversation using practical, evidence-based action plan.
• Know how to assess and assist in a crisis.
• Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider.