BELLARINE residents wanting to support friends, family and colleagues experiencing a mental illness can now become equipped with the skills to do so.
\nLeading psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is delivering a two-day course later this month in Ocean Grove and Queenscliff.
\n\u201cOne in five Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year.
\n\u201cIt’s important that we remove the stigma around mental health and provide support where we can.
\n\u201cThis course will give people the knowledge and confidence to do that.\u201d
\nHe said classes were kept small and interactive so participants could learn the skills and strategies required to cope with a person having a panic attack, a depressive episode, suicidal thoughts or someone dealing with drug addiction.
\n\u201cI think it’s important that mental health be thought of the same as physical health, and training people in first aid is a great step towards this.\u201d
\nMental Health First Aid training will take place in Ocean Grove at the Neighbourhood Centre, on November 29 and November 30, and in Queenscliff on December 5 and Friday December 6.
\nTickets cost $250 and are available via eventbrite.com – search \u201cStandard Mental Health First Aid course\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
BELLARINE residents wanting to support friends, family and colleagues experiencing a mental illness can now become equipped with the skills to do so. Leading psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is delivering a two-day course later this month in Ocean Grove and Queenscliff. \u201cOne in five Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. \u201cIt’s important […]<\/p>\n