What is Mental Health First Aid?
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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) was developed by an Australian couple by the name of Betty Kitchener AM and Professor Tony Jorm.
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"Mental Health First Aid is provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in mental crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves". (MHFA Australia)
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MHFA courses are open to all members of the community.
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To learn more about what you'll learn in MHFA, visit MHFA Australia's webpage.
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MHFA Training in Malaysia
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Learn more about Mental Health from these free fact sheets provided by Black Dog Institute Australia
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https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/fact-sheets/
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Learn to use the RUOK Approach by RUOK Australia
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https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask
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Others
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