Course: Understanding Mental Health Conditions for Fitness Trainers

An easy to use framework is the IDEAS action plan used by CQUniversity in managing a mental health crisis situation. I – Identify immediate dangers to yourself, others and the …

Positive Body Language: Personal space – do not stand too close Do not stand in front of the casualty, standing to the side is less threatening neutral body language. How …

That brings us to the end of week two! This week we spoke about dealing with clients who are suffering from mental health disorders and your responsibility as a fitness …

Mental Health Misconceptions Having a mental illness diagnosis does not define the person It does not mean the person: Cannot control their behaviour Has the symptoms all the time Will …

Legal and Ethical Considerations Duty of Care As a workplace first aider: Duty of care to assist someone at risk If in doubt call for help Remember – priority is …

Types of Disorder Substances-Induced Intoxication Withdrawal Various psychiatric symptoms. Substance Use Dependence Abuse. Substances Abused Stimulants Amphetamines (uppers, speed, ice) Cocaine (crack, coke) Designer drugs (ecstasy) Coffee and tea Nicotine …

Mental Illness in Australia Mental illness is very common. One in five (20%) Australians aged 16-85 experience a mental illness in any year. The most common mental illnesses are Depressive, …

Suicidal Behaviour Warning signs of suicide Expressing negative comments about self Expressing intent to die by suicide and having a plan to do so Expressing suicidal thoughts Putting personal affairs …

People With Impulse Control Disorders Cannot resist the urge to hurt themselves or others May cause physical, or financial harm to themselves May also behave in ways that cause them …

Mood Disorders Classifying Mood Disorders: An illness that involves mood extremes that interfere with everyday living Most researchers believe many mood disorders are caused by complex imbalances in the brain’s …

Schizophrenia A mental disorder in which a person loses contact with reality. There is no known single cause of Schizophrenia. It appears that genetic factors produce a vulnerability to Schizophrenia, …

Phobias Definition: A strong, irrational fear of something specific, such as heights or social situations. There are three classes of Phobias, the table below outlines these and their relevant fear. …

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Welcome to Personal Trainer’s Toolkit: Mental Health First Aid for Fitness Trainers! On successful completion of this course you will be able to: Explain the incidence and causes of mental …