Mental Health First Aid
Equips adults with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to a friend, family member, co-worker, or another adult, experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis
Mental Health First Aid - 2 Days Face to Face
Delivered as 2 x 6 hour sessions in a face to face group setting over two days. No pre-learning required.
Book NowMental Health First Aid - Blended Face to Face
Delivered as 5 to 7 hours of mandatory self-paced eLearning followed by a 4 hour session in a face to face group setting.
Book NowMental Health First Aid - Blended Online
Delivered as 5 to 7 hours of mandatory self-paced eLearning followed by a 5 hour session in a small group via video conferencing.
Book NowMental Health First Aid - 4 Hour Refresher
For individuals who have completed Mental Health First Aid Training within the last 3 years. You will need to provide a copy of your Certificate of Accreditation prior to the training.
Delivered as a 4 hour session in a group setting. No pre-learning required.
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The Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional help or other supports.
The Mental Health First Aid Refresher Course is for individuals who have completed a previous Mental Health First Aid training course, to update their knowledge and build on the skills they have acquired.
- Intervene Early: recognise the warning signs of mental health problems in adults
- Respond in a Crisis: respond across a range of crisis situations where an adult may be at risk of harm
- Offer Support: Learn the skills to speak openly and accuragely about mental health
- Reduce Stigma: reduce stigma and increase support for adults experiencing and living with mental health problems
This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program.
What You'll Learn
Learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of common mental health problems and crisis situations, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Panic attacks
- Non suicidal self-injury
- Traumatic events
Become a MHFAider
Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.
Complete a short assessment at the end of the course to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider). Accreditations are valid for 3 years.
Your Trainer
Your trainer is licensed by Mental Health First Aid Australia to deliver this course.
Course Delivery and Duration
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course is delivered as 2 x 6 hour sessions in a group setting over two days (plus breaks). No pre-learning is required in this delivery format.
The course is also delivered in blended formats, in which participants complete 5 to 7 hours of mandatory self-paced e-learning before attending a 4 hour session in a group setting, or a 5 hour session in an online classroom via video conferencing. A blended format class requires the use of a tablet or computer, and access to reliable internet and the e-learning must be completed.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, you will be able to:
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults
- Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
- Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support
- Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments and supports available
- Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider
Who Should Do This Course?
Suitable for individuals, workplaces of all sizes and volunteer and community-based groups. Any adult aged 18+ can attend.
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