Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 2-day - Brisbane

MHFA teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.

What is Mental Health First Aid

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.

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.

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

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Recognise the signs and symptons 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 illness, risk factors and treatments and suports available
• Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider

Course Format

This is a 12-hour course (2 x 6hr sessions), delivered across 2 days. A certificate of attendance will be issued however, participants must complete the entire 2 days' training in full. It is important that no content be missed. It is strongly recommended to clear other commitments for the training day in advance. Course participants also receive a copy of the Standard MHFA Manual. Your registration includes Morning Tea, Luch & Afternoon Tea.