Mental Health First Aid Seniors- In-Person course
This is a 2 day course and you must be in attendance for the full 2 days to receive a certificate.
Dates: Day 1- September 26, 0830-1630, Day 2- September 27, 2024, 0830-1630
Location: Stratford General Hospital, 46 General Hospital Drive Stratford, ON. Education Rooms A&B
Morning snack will be provided. Lunch not provided.
Training provided for free!
***Please register by emailing- frances.taylor@hpha.ca
Mental Health First Aid Seniors trains participants to effectively respond to an emerging mental health problem or crisis, until the situation is resolved or appropriate treatment is found.
AIMS OF THE 14 HOUR TRAINING
Recognize the symptoms of mental health problems or crises
as they develop
Provide initial help when dealing with a mental health problem
or crisis
Guide a senior and/or caregiver toward appropriate
professional help
Provide strategies and resources to support both seniors and
their caregivers
TOPICS COVERED
Seniors
Mental Health First Aid
Substance-related disorders
Mood-related disorders
Anxiety and trauma-related
disorders
Dementia
Delirium
Psychosis
CRISIS FIRST AID INTERVENTIONS FOR
Substance overdose
Suicidal behaviour
Panic attack
Acute stress reaction
Psychotic episode
Delirium
