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Level 1, 20 Southport St, West Leederville WA 6007

(08) 6117 5520
Upcoming Training
Course Duration: 1 day

Providing Mental Health Support

Recognise and respond to mental health symptoms

Sometimes the difference between a person becoming overwhelmed by a mental health issue and getting the help they need is the caring intervention of another. This course teaches how to recognise warning signs of mental health issues and what to do in response.

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Sometimes the difference between a person becoming overwhelmed by a mental health issue and getting the help they need, is the caring intervention of an ordinary person like you.

With one in four Australians experiencing a mental health issue in their lifetimes and statistics steadily increasing, this course is designed for ordinary people who would like to develop the practical skills to offer help and assistance.

We explore both common issues such as depression, anxiety and substance misuse, along with more acute conditions such as psychosis, personality disorders and cognitive impairments, along with self harm and suicide ideation.

This course focuses on how to recognise warning signs of mental health issues in self and others, and what to do in response. We explore preventative measures, how to talk about mental health, intervention skills and how to find appropriate help.

TOPICS INCLUDE

  • Understanding mental health
  • Recognising warning signs
  • The role of language
  • Talking about mental health
  • Practical intervention
  • Promote help-seeking
  • Supporting friends and colleagues

This course includes

  • Engaging, up-to-date materials.
  • Take-home resource package.
  • All day catering and beverages - with dietary needs catered for.
  • Certificate of attendance.
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Group Bookings

Need this course, or something similar, for your team? We have separate group pricing for custom training.

Instead of attending a public course, it can be more cost-effective if we run this course for your team at your premises on a date of your choosing.

Contact us to discuss your specific needs & to obtain a quote.

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Upcoming Course Dates

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Sorry, this course is not scheduled in our public calendar at present

We may schedule this course in an future semester. If you'd like to be kept up-to-date with our ongoing public-training program, please join our mailing list at the bottom of this page.

If you have a number of people who require this course, we have separate pricing for you. Please take a look at our custom training services where we can schedule and run this course just for your team.

If you have any other queries, don't hesitate to contact us.

 

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Public training PRICES 2024

Our scheduled public training courses are held at our venue and include take-home course materials and all-day catering.

Price* per person:

One-day courses: $315 Standard | $215 NFP | $145 Concession

Two-day courses: $540 Standard | $370 NFP | $250 Concession

Half-day courses: $190 Standard | $130 NFP | $85 Concession

  • Standard: Corporate and Government
  • NFP: Staff of non-profit organisations, micro-businesses with less than 5 staff and self-funded waged individuals
  • Concession: Concession Card Holders paying as individuals

*Prices for DiSC® and Dare to Lead™ courses listed in those events when available.

 

CUSTOM training PRICES 2024

Custom courses for your organisation are suitable for groups of 6 to 24 people and include quality take-home materials and content customisation.

Price per group from:

One-day courses: $2400 Standard | $1900 NFP

Two-day courses: $4800 Standard | $3800 NFP

Half-day courses: $1500 Standard | $1250 NFP

Contact us for a personalised quote.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUBLIC TRAINING

We offer a small number of scholarships to those who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend. Scholarship recipients pay a nominal fee toward catering and materials. Prices and links to apply for scholarships are shown in individual events when available.

Discover More That We can Do For You

Download our Course Catalogue 2024 to see brief descriptions of courses.

Our Professional Development Courses for Community Services & Healthcare Organisations 2024 brochure contains information about courses to suit community services and healthcare organisations.

Download our Professional Development Courses for Corporate and Government Organisations 2024 brochure for more information on courses to suit corporate and government bodies.

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