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

Older person Mental Health First Aid course (OPMHFA) AWARE purchase correct course as unable to refund (unless you pay Event bright fees)

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.