Mental Health First Aid Course
What will I learn?
Improve your skills in caring for older people with our Mental Health First Aid Course, adapted for Lesotho. This course will give you the knowledge to help older people with their mental health. You'll learn how to see the signs of depression and anxiety, how to talk to them in a way that makes them feel comfortable, and how to build trust by being kind and understanding. You'll also learn how to keep good records of what you see and do. This course is designed to help you provide the best possible care for older people in Lesotho, making sure they feel supported and understood.
Apoia's Unique Features
Develop skills
Enhance your practical skills as listed below
Start Conversations: Learn how to begin important conversations with older patients in a way that is respectful and culturally appropriate.
Recognize Depression: Know the key signs of depression in older people specific to the Lesotho context.
Build Trust: Create strong and reliable relationships with older individuals based on mutual respect.
Document Carefully: Learn to accurately record important observations about behavior.
Encourage Social Connection: Help older people take part in social activities that support their mental well-being.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can adjust the chapters and workload.
- Choose your starting chapter
- Add or remove chapters
- Alter the total course workload
Examples of chapters you can include
You'll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below
This is a free course focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but provides practical and relevant knowledge for your career.