This event is sponsored by Alberta's Ministry of Human Services and will be provided by the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
* This course meets accreditation standards for Suicide Awareness and Self Harm.
http://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.ca/EN/course/descriptions/Pages/MHFAforYouth.aspx
MHFA Canada teaches mental health first aid skills. The philosophy behind MHFA Canada is that mental health crisis, such as suicidal and self-harming actions, may be avoided through early intervention. If crisis do arise, then members of the public can take action that may reduce the harm that could result.
MHFA Canada: For Adults Who Interact with Youth focuses on mental health problems and first aid for youth ages 12 to 24. Mental health problems often first develop during adolescence or early adulthood, with half of all mental disorders beginning by age 14, and 75 percent beginning by age 24.
The following mental health problems are covered:
Mood Disorders
Anxiety disorders
Psychosis
Substance Use Disorder
Eating disorders
Deliberate self-injury
The following mental health crisis situations are covered:
Suicidal behaviour
Overdoses
Panic Attacks
Reactions to traumatic events
Psychotic episodes
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| Thursday Jun 20, 2013 8:30 AM - Friday Jun 21, 2013 4:30 PM | Free |
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LocationCentral Alberta Training Zone (View)
100, 4828 53 Street
Red Deer, AB T4N 2E8
Canada
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