Short Online Course
Intro to Mental Health
Learn the basic and essentials of mental health awareness and support
Short Course Overview
Intro to Mental Health equips and empowers you to provide compassionate support to individuals, family and friends who may be struggling with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, panic disorder, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and eating disorders.
Factors that can negatively influence our mental and emotional state include isolation, bereavement, trauma, divorce, unemployment, poverty and many more. Positive mental health is important through all stages of life, as it influences every aspect of our lives.
Some of the benefits of taking care of our mental health include reducing our anxiety, increasing self-esteem, improving our mood and thinking more clearly.
Enrol today to develop your mental health awareness!
Why Choose Us?
Bestwest Care is a specialised, registered training facility offering a range of aged and disability care training courses. We are a nationally recognised institute, with many years of training experience and high-quality instructors.
All participants leave our courses confident in the knowledge that they are well trained and capable of performing any of their new skills when required.
Course Delivery
The short course is online with theory completed on a computer. Learners study at their own pace, with a Certificate of Participation upon completion.
Topics Covered In Course
- Types and causes of mental illness
- Diagnosis and assessment
- Support and treatment
- Recovery-orientated practices
- Drug abuse signs and symptoms
- De-escalation techniques
- Understanding distress and crisis
- Suicide risk and assessment
- Risk Management
- De-briefing / reflective conversations
- Self-care practices
- R U ok?
Enrolment Requirements:
There is no pre-requisites for this course. You can enrol by phoning our friendly team on (08) 9439 1673 or email enrol@bestwestcare.net.au.
This Intro to Mental Health short non-accredited course.
Suitable for individuals of all industry types looking to gain knowledge and skills in mental health awareness and support for others and self.
Course Fees
$275 per person. Payable upon booking.