Mental Health First Aid

Service Description

Understand the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in older adults Participants learn how to: *Identify and respond to emerging or worsening mental health concerns *Understand the treatments, supports, and services available *Use a practical, evidence-based action plan to approach someone they are concerned about *Start supportive conversations with confidence *Provide initial help, information, and guidance and encourage the person to seek appropriate professional or community support problems in older adults. Delivered by Barwon Health - for more info go to - https://mhdas.barwonhealth.org.au/service/mental-health-first-aid-asist/