Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help given to someone who is developing or experiencing a mental health crisis before he or she can obtain professional treatment. The training will be conducted by accredited professionals. A certificate will be awarded to participants with FULL attendance.
This Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) standard course will cover:
Basic knowledge about common mental health problems and related crisis situations
What you can provide as a lay person and When to get help
MHFA Action Plans
Intervening and managing mental health emergencies as a first responder
Panic attacks
Suicide
Self-harm
Addictions
Identify the resources available in the local community
*Participants will also receive a free entry to our upcoming Online mental health 101 session on 3 May 2024.
Completion of this MHFA training will lead to being internationally certified in MHFA. Those who attend and complete all sessions on 4 & 5 May will be certified. The sessions will run between 10am and 5pm. Refreshments will not be provided, but are available for purchase in the building.
Language: English
Date: 4 & 5 May 2024 (10AM to 5PM for 4 May; 1030AM to 530PM for 5 May)* Attendance at all sessions are required for certification.
Location: Mind HK, 18B, One Capital Place, 18 Luard Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Cost:
HK$800pp (standard cost)
HK$500pp (NGOs, Students) *If you are unsure about eligibility, please contact training@mind.org.hk. This is eligible for students who are full-time. Please send us a copy of your student/work ID to training@mind.org.hk to access this ticket option.
HK$1200pp (corporates), class size up to 30 pax for F2F, up to 15 pax for online *Includes donation to subsidize/ finance a place for a NGO/student
If you have any questions, please email training@mind.org.hk
This event has limited seats.
Mind HK will be offering more MHFA training sessions every 1-2 months - feel free to get updates from our training webpage www.mind.org.hk/training or subscribe to our newsletter.
Questions? Email training@mind.org.hk
