Participants will learn the sign and symptoms of mental health problems, where and how to get help and what sort of help has been shown to be effective.
The SMHFA course teaches you to provide initial support to adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety problems, psychosis and substance abuse problems.
Participants will receive the SMHFA Manual and are eligible to complete an online Accreditation Assessment to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider, valid for 3 years.
Any interested adult can attend and there are no prerequisites for the 12-hour course.