The trainer of 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.”

The trainer of 12-hour MHFA online 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.”

Even when transitioning into university, a good student-parental relationship is still particularly important as it could make you feel safe, loved, valued, and supported when coping with all kinds of changes and life stressors in the world. However, people may go a long way in building or maintaining healthy relationships with parents while struggling in the process of developing unique identity and personal beliefs. In this workshop, you  will learn conflict resolution and communication tips for blossoming relationships with parents. 

Highlights of the talk:

• Discover your parents as human beings
  
• Connect with your family roots and show appreciation
• Look at current situation, reduce negative impact of previous experience 
• Work with unmet expectations with your parents

All of us crave a sense of connection and love from different kind of relationships. Although we often gain support and joy from relationships, sometimes some relationships can start off or become unhealthy over time. Unhealthy relationships can bring us suffering and influence our mental well-being. By reviewing, identifying and letting go of unhealthy relationships, we regain our mental space and refocus on fulfilling relationships. 

After this workshop, you will:

• Know what are toxic relationships
  
• Recognize different types of toxic relationships 
• Understand why it is sometimes hard to leave toxic relationships
• Learn ways to leave toxic relationships

The trainer of 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.”

Horticultural Therapy is a process led by trained therapists purposefully using plants and gardens in therapeutic activities designed to positively affect a set of defined health outcomes for individuals. Many research findings validated mental heath benefits when it promotes positive feelings, relief from acute stress, and sense of purpose and hope during the process. This workshop start from different levels of understanding life, appreciating life, respecting life, and exploring life. Through an association with your own experiences and important people or things in your life and a hands-on planting activity, the workshop will help you affirm the value and beauty of life, know how to cherish and respect life, and move towards a positive and abundant life.