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 12 Jan 2024.
Completion of this MHFA training will lead to being internationally certified in MHFA. Those who attend and complete all sessions on 13 & 14 Jan 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: 13 & 14 Jan 2024(10AM to 5PM)* Attendance at all sessions are required for certification.
Location: Mind HK, 18B, One Capital Place, 18 Luard Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Registration link: www.eventbrite.hk/e/mindhk-f2f-mental-health-first-aid-standard-course-jan-13-14-tickets-765488676237?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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
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]
