The Standard Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to provide initial support to other adults who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received.

This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

Mental health problems covered

Depression

Anxiety problems

Psychosis

Substance use problems

Mental health crises covered

Suicidal thoughts and behaviours

Non-suicidal self injury

Panic attacks

Traumatic events

Severe psychotic states

Severe effect from alcohol or other drugs

Aggressive behaviours

Format

2-day workshop (over 2 weeks)

- Morning Tea and Afternoon Tea provided

Dates

December 9th & 13th

Cost

$240pp

Why attend an MHFA course?

Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness.

Who can attend this course?

Any adult can attend.

Become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider

Demonstrate your mental health first aid skills by becoming an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. Complete an online assessment after the course to become accredited.

Outcome

On successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a Certificate of Completion.