Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa

Overview:

This two–day Mental Health First Aid training Aotearoa program is evidence-based, evidence-informed, internationally researched, and can be found in 24 countries around the world.

Research clearly indicates that the life skills which are taught in this program can impact not only someone’s personal life but their professional life as well.
 
The program is designed for members of the public to learn how to assist someone who is developing a mental health crisis, an introduction to the concept of MHFA, the impact of Mental Health issues, and an overview of the principles and practice of Mental Health First Aid.

Much of this Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa training course will focus on the identification of individuals at risk or in a crisis, and effective short, medium, and long-term intervention methods.

This two-day Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa training course will be delivered through a mixture of interactive PowerPoint presentations, group and individual exercises, Q&A and sharing of knowledge or experiences where appropriate.  

The program is a two-day workshop delivered in-person and hosted on a Monday over a selected two-week period.   Each workshop commences from 9:00am until 4:00pm NZST

The next workshops scheduled are due to commence:

• February 19 & 26
• March 18 & 25
• April 22 & 29
• May 20 & 27
• June 17 & 24
• July 22 & 29
• August 19 & 26
• September 23 & 30
• October 14 & 21
• November 18 & 25

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

•  Define health, mental health Aotearoa, suicide, substance misuse, anxiety disorder, psychosis, and personality disorder
• Identify at risk individuals and those in crisis who may benefit from contact with a Mental Health First Aid trained individual
• Communicate effectively with those in crisis
• Design and implement a basic plan of action for individuals at risk or in crisis
• Implement positive changes within the workplace regarding Mental Health
  

Who Should Attend:

The course is suitable for recruitment and staffing professionals wishing to learn more about the concept and benefits of Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa in the home and their workplace.
It will provide individuals with the fundamental knowledge and skills to aid those in crisis.

Meet the facilitator: Vikki Paealiki, One Less Thing

Vikki was born in Australia and married into a Pasifika, Maori blended whanau (families).

As a Mental Health First Aider Aotearoa and instructor it is crucial to ask the person how they want to be engaged culturally and at what level and to respect their decision.  Someone may wish to be engaged through a predominant Te Reo Maori worldview (Te Reo, Tikanga, whakapapa) and others may identify as Pasifika.

Pasifika considers good health as the ability of a person to fulfill their spiritual and social obligations and maintain these relationships.  Any forms of disruption to these relationships will contribute to illness including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and other issues.  The Niuean concept, “Mata ki Luga” refers to looking up and ensuring that you get support.

Delivery & Pricing:

• Please note this program is not run by RCSA
  
• Register directly through the 1LessThing registration page and ensure you enable the tick box  to indicate you are a member of RCSA

Booking Terms & Conditions:

Cancellations and/or refunds for this event is governed by the RCSA Booking Terms & Conditions.
 

For More Information:

RCSA Learning & Development
Members within Australia call 1300 727 504
Members within New Zealand call toll free + 0800 441 904
E: [email protected]