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 8 Apr 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: 8 Apr 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.

Registration Link: www.eventbrite.hk/e/mindhk-mental-health-101-apr-8-tickets-821424261077?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Language: English

Open to all. Limited Spots.

*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.

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).

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] .

Mental Health First Aid will cover:

• Intervening and managing mental health emergencies as a first responder
• Panic Attacks, Suicide, Self-harm, Addictions
• What you can provide as a lay person
• When to get help

We are scheduling our next Mental Health First Aid course soon. Registration will be available soon. Please note this course has very limited spots and we will be offering more opportunities in the future.

For queries, please email [email protected].

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

What is MHFA?

MHFA is an internationally recognised and accredited qualification. Just like physical health first aid, mental health first aid teaches practical ways to manage mental health symptoms and crises. Participants will gain a sound knowledge of a wide range of mental health diagnoses, ways to assess and directly help those experiencing a mental health problem, and how to effectively refer them to further support. Register here.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 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 like Panic attacks, Suicide, Self-harm and Addictions
• Identify the resources available in the local community

Completion of this MHFA training (e-learning & Zoom sessions) will lead to being internationally certified in MHFA. A certificate will be awarded to participants with FULL attendance. All of our trainings are delivered by Mind HK staff or Mental Health Professionals. The minimum age for attendance is 18.

*This is not a course to train someone to become a mental health professional.

*Participants will also recieve a free entry to our upcoming Online mental health 101 session on Apr 8 at 6-7pm.

Format of Online MHFA:

The Online MHFA course is composed of 2 stages:

A. Online E-Learning (Apr 8 – Apr 14).

• You are required to complete ALL modules before attending the Part B live Zoom sessions. (You will receive your e-platform login details by Apr 8 10am)

B. 2 Live Zoom sessions (Apr 15 & 16 , 7pm – 930pm).

• Links to the Zoom sessions will be accessible once you have completed ALL online modules on the e-platform.
• You are required to attend ALL sessions, with your camera and mic ready.

Registration Link: www.eventbrite.hk/e/mindhk-online-mental-health-first-aid-standard-course-apr-2024-tickets-821462264747?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

*Due to the current Covid situation in Hong Kong, we will organise SF deliveries (HKD30 pay at door) for the MHFA booklets instead of self-collection. Please enter your delivery address or SF locker code correctly. Deliveries will be made on Apr 8 AM and you can track your parcel by logging in the SF app or website with your mobile number.

*Mind HK DO NOT offer any refund or reallocation 1 week prior to ticket sales end.

*This MHFA course is open to those who are currently located in Hong Kong only.

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.

一個關於心理健康的入門課程。按此報名

Mind HK 其中一個核心目標提高香港人對心理健康的認識和了解。 我們很高興在 4月 19日 舉辦一個公開的心理健康 101 培訓課程，介紹心理健康。

如若您未能參與是次課程，請我們在網站及社交媒體上的更新注意將來會有更多的心理健康 101 培訓課程。 更新的活動日請 按此 訂閱 Mind HK 獲得最新資訊。

培訓課程：心理健康基礎培訓班

平台：Zoom

日期：2024年4月19日

時間：晚上6時至7時（1小時）

語言：廣東話

票價：100 (標準) 50 (優惠)

*請電郵至[email protected]查詢優惠票的資格

*若果您對此課程及精神健康急救課程同時感興趣，請到精神健康急救課程連結中報名。它已經包含當前心理健康基礎培訓班的內容。

報名連結：www.eventbrite.hk/e/mindhk-4-tickets-821476005847?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

甚麼是心理健康基礎課程？

這是一個關於心理健康的入門課程，此課程會涵蓋大眾對心理健康常見的誤解、常見的心理健康困擾、如何幫助自己或他人、在香港尋求幫助的渠道，以及如何照顧您的心理健康。

心理健康基礎培訓班將會包括：

• 心理健康基本知識
• 圍繞心理健康的污名與標籤
• 心理健康譜系：從焦慮、壓力及抑鬱到更嚴重情況
• 自我幫助的方法：包括心理健康貼士、香港尋求幫助的渠道、個人網上輔導及網上支援
• 個案例子

*心理健康基礎培訓班將由受訓練的專業導師教授。

我們建議您先完成心理健康基礎培訓班後再報讀精神健康急救課程。完成精神健康急救課程後將會成為國際認可的精神健康急救員。

MindHK心理基礎課程證書

完成此課程之所有內容的參加者可獲得MindHK頒發之電子證書。詳情可以電郵至[email protected]或留意當日講者介紹的電子證書之頒發準則。

所有人皆可登記報名參加課程。課程人數有限。

如有查詢，請電郵至 [email protected] 聯絡我們。