Mental Health Awareness
for Employment Service
Providers (MHAESP)
Mental health issues are one of the leading factors impacting on
society today. It is estimated that over 70% of people greater than
12 months unemployed have some degree of mental health issue. It is
important to develop awareness of mental health conditions and
issues and how these impact on people's ability to gain and maintain
employment.
This
1-day workshop will
focus on developing strong awareness of the issues surrounding
mental health in Australia. This workshop aims to prepare staff for
an increase in clients with mental health issues from July 1, 2009
with the introduction of stream services.
This workshop focuses on both theory behind specific mental health
conditions as well as practical ideas for addressing the mental
health needs of people looking for work and those in crisis.
Participants will
also receive a bonus Support CD-Rom containing toolkits, fact
sheets, resources and web links to support the delivery of services
to people with mental health issues.
Workshop Content
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What is Mental
Health Awareness?
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Your own
personal values
-
Mental Health
myths and misunderstandings
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Developing a
Mental Health Assistance Strategy (MHAS)
-
Types of Mental
Health issues
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Focus Area 1 -
Depression
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Focus Area 2 -
Anxiety
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Focus Area 3 -
Psychosis
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Intervention
through Employment Services Case Management
-
Mental Health
and Employers
-
Mental Health
and successful Job Searching
Melbourne
- 18th November
2008
Adelaide -
25th November
2008 (changed
from 11/11/08)
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$250 + GST for
1st Participant
$200 + GST for
2nd and
subsequent
participants
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Morning Tea,
Lunch and
Afternoon
Tea Provided
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All training
conducted in
professional
conference/training
facilities
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All
participants
will receive
a
certificate
of
completion
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This workshop is
designed for
people who:
-
Want to
better
service
people with
mental
health
issues
-
Work with
people with
mental
health
issues
-
Want to
learn more
about mental
health
issues
-
Want to
develop
specific
programs and
support for
people with
mental
health
issues.
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