Self Development Training focuses on developing soft skills in students to help them take care of their social and emotional needs.
The training aims at increasing students’ understanding of self and others as well as equipping them with basic helping skills to help themselves and their peers. This programme trains through lectures, discussions, exercises, and most importantly through role plays.
The MHFA course is an award winning program developed in Australia in 2001. Since April 2005, the MHFA Program has been auspiced by Orygen Research Centre, University of Melbourne. The program has been well evaluated in community settings and the workplace. Feedback received from staff and students at Monash Australia also indicates that those trained feel more confident to communicate with those affected by mental health problems, to encourage them to seek help and to provide assistance.
Course Content
How to help people who may be in early stages of mental health problems including:
√ Depression
√ Anxiety disorder
√ Psychosis
√ Substance misuse.
Guidelines for managing mental health crises including:
√ Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
√ Panic attacks
√ Psychotic state
√ Aggressive behaviours
Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of these mental health problems, how to help and what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective.
Learning Approach
The workshop focuses on active participation of members and involves experiential activities, case scenarios, role plays, vignettes and group discussion.
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