JUST 034 - Mental Health First Aid Canada for Northern Peoples
- Description:
This northern version of the Mental Health First Aid Canada course integrates material that reflects the experiences of Aboriginal peoples - First Nation, Inuit, and Metis.
In addition, this course addresses the importance of holism and balance. The whole person – mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual - must be considered when providing mental health first aid.
Mental Health First Aid for Northern Peoples is guided by a number of important principles including respect, cooperation, community, harmony, generosity, and resourcefulness.
Crisis first aid skills learned:
-Substance overdose
-Suicidal behaviour
-Panic attack
-Acute stress reaction
-Psychotic episode
-Acute stress reaction
-Psychotic episode
- Date/Time:
- Location:
- Ayamdigut Campus- Yukon University
500 University Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4, Canada (Whitehorse, YT) [ view map ]
- Provider:
- Yukon University - Northern Institute of Social Justice (NISJ)
- Contact Info:
- Maureen Conway867.456.8589 | mconway@yukonu.caHow to register Register by phone at 867 668 8710 ext. 2 Register by emailing registrations@yukonu.ca and quote CRN 90658
- Fee:
- Paid Training
- Additional Information:
- This course is ideal for: Individuals in Yukon who want to better support mental health and wellness Any individual interested in learning practical mental health first aid skills in a culturally relevant context Professionals in healthcare, social services, education, and community organizations Community members, and frontline workers Employers, supervisors, and team leaders supporting employee wellbeing Volunteers, caregivers, and peer supporters
- How to Register:
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