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Mental Health and Psychological First Aid
Name
Mental Health and Psychological First Aid
Categories
Short Courses Programmes
Unit
8
Duration
8/months
Lecture Supported
Yes
Total Course
Fee: R 6500
Course Overview
The Mental Health and Psychological First Aid short course at Dpassa College equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to support people experiencing mental health challenges or crises. This course covers key concepts of psychological first aid (PFA), stress management, emotional resilience, and mental health advocacy.
Students will learn to recognize signs of distress, provide immediate emotional support, and guide individuals toward professional help. This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, educators, HR professionals, first responders, and anyone interested in promoting mental well-being in their community or workplace.
You Will Learn
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This course contains 8 units and can be completed in 3 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week:
Unit 1: Understanding Mental Health & Psychological First Aid
Unit 2: Recognizing Signs of Mental Distress
Unit 3: Psychological First Aid Techniques
Unit 4: Crisis Intervention & Managing Acute Stress
Unit 5: Supporting Special Populations
Unit 6: Self-Care & Resilience for Caregivers
Unit 7: Referral & Professional Support Pathways
Unit 8: Capstone Project – Mental Health Advocacy Plan
With our structured approach to learning, you can quickly gain valuable knowledge and skills. All courses include onboarding information, video lessons, multiple assessment opportunities, and monthly live Q&A sessions with a subject matter expert.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- ✅ Understand the fundamentals of mental health and psychological first aid
✅ Recognize signs of emotional distress and mental health crises
✅ Apply psychological first aid techniques to provide immediate support
✅ Develop resilience and self-care strategies for mental well-being
✅ Identify when and how to refer individuals for professional help
You can expect to gain practical skills in:
- 📌 Psychological First Aid (PFA) – Immediate mental health support skills
📌 Active Listening & Communication – Providing emotional support effectively
📌 Crisis Intervention – Managing acute stress and de-escalation techniques
📌 Mental Health Awareness – Recognizing and addressing mental health issues
📌 Self-Care & Resilience – Preventing burnout and maintaining well-being
Frequently Asked Question
This course teaches individuals how to recognize mental health challenges, provide psychological first aid, and support people in crisis.
Yes! Upon successfully finishing the course, you will receive a Dpassa College Certificate in Mental Health and Psychological First Aid
This course is ideal for:
Study Options:
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