Mental Health Crisis Support

Content
3 modules
Course length
1.15 hours
Instructor
Essential Skills
Released
13 Aug 2024
Price
$46.50 AUD

Description

The Mental Health Crisis Support course offers a comprehensive introduction to common diagnosed mental illnesses in Australia. It provides essential insights into the signs and symptoms of each condition, along with practical advice on supporting individuals facing emerging mental health issues or crises.

This course serves as an excellent primer for those seeking to understand mental illness better, offering a solid starting point for individuals interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills in this area.

Objectives

This course will cover:

  • Recognising mental health crises and understanding common triggers such as anxiety, depression, substance use, and psychosis
  • Signs and symptoms of major mental health conditions and when to take action
  • Understanding duration, intensity, and impact to help identify when a person needs support
  • How to evaluate, talk to the person, and suggest help using calm, respectful communication
  • Responding to anxiety, mood disorders, substance use, and psychotic episodes using practical, non-judgemental strategies
  • Suicidal thinking – how to identify warning signs, ask direct questions, and take appropriate action
  • Knowing your role and limits – applying first aid principles and not diagnosing, but knowing when and how to escalate
  • Accessing local and national mental health services and resources to provide immediate and ongoing support

Certificate

By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Certificate of Completion

Learning credits

CPD
1.0

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