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 situationsWhat you can provide as a lay person and When to get helpMHFA Action PlansIntervening and managing mental health emergencies as a first responderPanic attacksSuicideSelf-harmAddictionsIdentify the resources available in the local community*Participants will also receive a free entry to our upcoming Online mental health 101 session on 1 Nov 2024.
Completion of this MHFA training will lead to being internationally certified in MHFA. Those who attend and complete all sessions on 3 & 10 November will be certified. The sessions will run between 9:30 am and 5:30pm. Refreshments will not be provided, but are available for purchase in the building.
Language: English
Date: 3 & 10 November (9:30 - 5:30pm)* 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.hkThis 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