Mental Health First Aid Training 2024 [ONLINE]

SuitabilitySuitable for individuals, workplaces of all sizes and volunteer and community-based groups. Adults (aged 18+) can attend.Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this course participants will be able to:Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adultsUse an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversationKnow the barriers to help-seeking and how to overcome theseAssess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial supportUnderstand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments and supports availableApply self-care practices as a Mental Health First AiderCourse ContentThis course covers common and disabling mental health problems and crisis situations. Participants learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of situations, including:DepressionAnxietyPsychosisSubstance use problemsSuicidal thoughts and behavioursPanic attacksNon-suicidal self-injuryTraumatic eventsDuration & FormatThe 12-hour course can be delivered in 1 of 3 ways:Face-to-face: 2 x 6-hour sessions over 2 daysBlended Face-to-Face: Self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by a 4-hour face-to-face sessionBlended Online: Self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by 2 x 2.5-hour videoconferencing sessionsThe blended delivery formats of this course include eLearning materials tailored to either workplaces (supporting staff or a co-worker) or community settings (supporting adults in all other settings). Please choose the most appropriate setting if registering for either Blended Face-to-Face or Blended Online course delivery.AccreditationParticipants can complete the short assessment at the end of a course to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider). Accreditation is valid for 3 years.