Mental health first aid

Equip Yourself with Essential Skills

A Mental health crises can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Being prepared to offer immediate support can make a crucial difference. Our Mental Health First Aid Workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem.

What you will learn

• Understanding Mental Health: Gain a foundational understanding of common mental health disorders.
• Recognizing Signs of Distress: Learn how to identify early signs and symptoms of mental health issues, and recognize when someone might be in crisis.
• Providing Immediate Support: Discover practical strategies to offer immediate assistance, including active listening, calming techniques, and how to approach sensitive conversations.
• Crisis Management: Understand how to handle urgent situations like panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, or substance abuse crises, and learn when and how to seek professional help.
• Building a Supportive Environment: Learn how to create a safe, supportive space for open dialogue about mental health, both in your personal and professional life.

Why Attend?

• Empowerment: Feel confident in your ability to respond effectively to mental health crises.
• Community Impact: Help reduce stigma and promote mental health awareness within student community.
• Lifelong Skills: Acquire valuable skills that are applicable in everyday life, enhancing your ability to support first of all yourself, friends, family, colleagues, and others in need.

Who Should Attend?

• This workshop is ideal for students who want to be better prepared to support mental health in their community.

Take the first step in becoming a mental health first responder. Sign up today and be part of the movement to create a more understanding and supportive world.

this workshop is part of our mental health week.

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