One of Mind HK‘s core goals is to increase awareness and understanding of mental health in Hong Kong. We are pleased to present a public Mental Health 101 training session, which will provide an introduction to mental health, on 3 May 2024. Register here.

Should you not be able to attend this time around, please note that there will be more Mental Health 101 training sessions in the future. Updated event dates will be posted via our website and through our newsletter. To sign up for Mind HK updates please click here.

Training Session: Mental Health 101

Platform: Zoom

Date: 3 May 2024

Time: 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM

Ticket: 100 (Standard), 50 (Discounted)

* Please email [email protected] to enquire eligibility of the discounted ticket. *Eventbrite may charge 5% platform fee.

Language: English

Open to all. Limited Spots.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/mindhk-mental-health-101-may-3-tickets-863549448647?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

What is Mental Health 101?

A general introductory course to mental health, covering common misconceptions, selected mental health diagnoses, how to help yourself or someone else who is experiencing a mental health problem in Hong Kong, and how to look after your mental well-being.

Mental Health 101 will cover:

• The basics of mental health
• Stigma around mental health
• The spectrum of mental health
• Tips on general wellbeing
• Common Mental Health challenges: Stress, Anxiety and Depression

*Mental Health 101 sessions are conducted by clinical professionals in the mental health field.

We suggest you to take Mental Health 101 before taking our Mental Health First Aid certificate course to get the basic knowledge around mental health. Completion of MHFA training will lead to being internationally certified in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).

*Please register to the Mental Health First Aid Course directly if you are interested in both courses as it already includes an entry to the current Mental Health 101 session.

Mind HK Mental Health 101 Certificate:

A Full attendance of the Mental Health 101 with the completion of both the pre-survey and post-survey will lead to an e-certificate processed by Mind HK indicating your completion of the course. For more information, please email us at [email protected] .

For queries , please email [email protected].

To learn more about Mind HK and other events, please visit: www.mind.org.hk.

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. Register here

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, Partner Organisations) *If you are unsure about eligibility, please contact [email protected]. This is eligible for students who are full-time. Please send us a copy of your student/work ID to [email protected] 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

Registration link: www.eventbrite.hk/e/mindhk-f2f-mental-health-first-aid-standard-course-may-4-5-tickets-863552257047?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
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 [email protected]