Mental Health First Aid Course - 12 hour Adult Course Outline

SESSION 1

Why Mental Health First Aid?

The 5 Steps of Mental Health First Aid

Common Mental Health Problems

What is Depression?

Symptoms & Causes of Depression

SESSION 2

Crisis First Aid for Suicidal Behaviour

Treatment & Resources for Depression

What are Anxiety Disorders? (PTSD, GAD, Social Phobia, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, OCD)

Symptoms & Causes of Anxiety Disorders

SESSION 3

Crisis First Aid for Panic Attacks

Crisis First Aid for Acute Stress Reaction

Treatment and Resources for Anxiety Disorders

What are Psychotic Disorders? (Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia)

Symptoms & Causes of Psychotic Disorders

SESSSION 4

Crisis First Aid for Acute Psychosis

Treatment and Resources for Psychosis

What is Substance Use Disorder?

Symptoms & Causes of Substance Use Disorder

Crisis First Aid for Overdose

Treatment and Resources for Substance Use Disorder