Mental Health First Aid
A supportive and practical introduction to helping someone in mental distress. This workshop teaches how to recognize signs of crisis, provide reassurance, and connect people to the right help while maintaining healthy boundaries.
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Price: ฿1,800 (Basic) / ฿3,000 (Advanced)
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Duration: 3 hours (Basic) / 5 hours (Advanced)
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Group Size: Personalised classes
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Extras: Complimentary refreshments included
Early recognition saves lives — learn how to spot problems before they escalate.
Practical, not clinical — no background in psychology required.
Confidence in the tough moments — know what to say, what not to say, and how to act.
Protect your own wellbeing — clear boundaries and self-care strategies.
What you'll learn:
Basic (3 Hours)
Understanding Mental Health
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Breaking myths and stigma
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Common conditions: anxiety, depression, panic attacks
Recognizing a Crisis
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Warning signs of self-harm or suicidal thoughts
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Identifying sudden behavioral changes
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Spotting severe anxiety or panic
Action Plan Essentials
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Approaching and starting safe conversations
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Listening without judgment
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Offering reassurance and hope
Advanced (5 Hours)
Includes everything in the Basic training, plus:
Deeper Crisis Management
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Assisting someone through a panic attack step by step
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Supporting trauma responses in the moment
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Keeping someone safe until professional help arrives
Practical Action Plan
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Knowing when and how to contact emergency services
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Encouraging ongoing professional and peer support
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Practicing roleplays of crisis conversations
Boundaries & Self-Care
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Understanding your limits as a first responder
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Maintaining resilience and wellbeing after assisting
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Recognizing when you need support too
"I found the Emergency First Response course very enjoyable and easy to follow. The home study with the manual prepared me for the lessons, giving me more hands-on time in the classroom. Also, the scenarios were both fun and true to life. It’s a great program."
Tony Cook, PADI International Limited Sales Department and beta test participant
" The materials are very comprehensive, which leaves very little room for error. The materials also helped participants be prepared, at ease and confident going into the skills practice sessions."
- Celeste Tanguay, PADI Americas Legal and Risk Management Department and beta test instructor
