Training
Mental Health First-Aid (MHFA) Course for Students
- Date:
- 6 & 7 Jan 2025
- Time:
- 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Venue:
- Venue will be announced in the confirmation email
- Language:
- English
- Guest / Speaker:
- Counselors
- Registration Quota:
- 30
- Program Fee:
- HK$150 (Refundable)
- Payment Method:
- Please bring along CASH with Student ID Card and register in person at the Counseling and Wellness Center (Room 5003, via Lift 3) during office hours
- Certificate:
- Official Certificate issued by The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong with the recognition by Mental Health First Aid, Australia upon successful completion of the training
- Enquiry:
- Tel: 2358 6696 / E-mail: counsel@ust.hk
- URL:
- http://www.mhfa.com.au/
- Remarks:
- The program fee of $150 will be refunded upon completion of 4 consecutive sessions
The 12-hour MHFA course will teach you how to provide initial support to people with mental health problem or people experiencing mental health crisis. It will cover:
- Basic knowledge of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders and substance use disorders;
- Possible crisis arising from these mental health problems (e.g., suicidal behaviors, acute psychotic behaviors, acute stress reactions) and the necessary interventions;
- Early intervention and appropriate support to the person in …
The 12-hour MHFA course will teach you how to provide initial support to people with mental health problem or people experiencing mental health crisis. It will cover:
- Basic knowledge of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders and substance use disorders;
- Possible crisis arising from these mental health problems (e.g., suicidal behaviors, acute psychotic behaviors, acute stress reactions) and the necessary interventions;
- Early intervention and appropriate support to the person in need before the situation gets worse;
- Community resources and professional services available in Hong Kong
Quotes from past MHFA courses:
- “Very good training course in fundamental level for understanding mental health. Highly recommended.”
- “Have learnt more detailed information about different mental diseases, useful methods and ways to deal with different situations, very practical.”
- “The instructors are very professional and they have experience in dealing with students in mental health concerns. The videos are also very useful.”
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