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Mental Health First Aid Training – South Australia (MHFA)

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What are we doing?

PSA will deliver mental health first aid training to community pharmacists and pharmacy staff working in South Australia.

 

Why are we doing it?
To improve early identification of mental health issues and appropriate initial support to people experiencing mental ill-health, the South Australian Government (SA Government) through the Office of the Chief Pharmacist is funding MHFA training to upskill community pharmacists and pharmacy staff working in South Australia to improve early identification of mental ill-health and increase mental health support for the community. The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has been commissioned by the South Australian Government to deliver MHFA training to at least 1000 community pharmacists and pharmacy staff working across metropolitan and regional South Australia over the next three years.

 

Value to PSA members
Pharmacists are the most accessible health professionals. Community pharmacy is often the first access point to health care for consumers. By upskilling pharmacists and pharmacy staff to identify early warning signs of mental ill health, they will be able to provide support and referrals to mental health services where necessary,  providing an additional layer of support for patients in need.

 

Project impact

Coming soon.

 

Positive feedback received from participants

“I have found that doing the Mental Health First Aid training has made me more confident to ask patients about acute mental health symptoms, including asking for the first time “Have you had thoughts about hurting yourself?”  

 It has also made me a more compassionate boss and given me scope as a leader to allow staff to take a “sick day” for the sake of mental health, resulting in overall improvements in staff satisfaction and atmosphere in the pharmacy.”  

 “This training allowed me to have a better appreciation and understanding of the situation and create a safe space for the patient to discuss about their distress and being able to appropriately refer them to community mental health resources that are available.” 

I loved the whole course, I felt engaged and learnt so much. I said to my boss, I usually feel tired at these trainings and not this one, was great!”  

It was excellent to have a pharmacist running the training as it made the information very relevant.”  

How can I sign up to undertake training?

Both digital and face-to-face training sessions are being scheduled. To enrol for a training session, please click below.

To register your interest or to join a waitlist with your preferred date, please email events@psa.org.au

 

How can I find out more about the program?

For more information about the program, or for questions relating to the program activities, please email SAbranch@psa.org.au

 

For more information about this project, please contact Adeline Tan

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