Mental Health First Aid
Learn how to recognise and respond when someone is developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis, using the nationally accredited MHFA Action Plan.
Practical skills to support someone in crisis
The 2-day Mental Health First Aid course teaches adults (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to adults who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. The course curriculum is based on the Mental Health Guidelines and is accredited by Mental Health First Aid Australia.
This evidence-based course covers how to identify and assist those who may be experiencing issues with their mental health. Participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health conditions, and how to use a systematic approach to effectively assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
It also covers strategies that have proven effective in treating and managing mental health conditions, and how and where to access professional help.
What the course covers
Using the MHFA Action Plan, ALGEE, participants learn to identify and respond to a wide range of mental health issues and crisis situations.
Common mental health issues
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Substance abuse
Mental health crisis situations
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe effects of drug or alcohol use
- Severe psychotic states
- Aggressive behaviours
All MHFA courses teach how to provide mental health first aid using the MHFA Action Plan, ALGEE.
Flexible delivery to suit your schedule
This is a 12-hour course, which can be delivered as either a 2-day training package or four separate 3-hour modules.
2-day training package
6 hours per day, delivered on either 2 consecutive days or 2 separate days.
4 training modules
Four separate 3-hour modules for a more flexible commitment.
2 consecutive days
We recommend 2 consecutive days for best outcomes; flexibility of this model can be provided.
Who can attend, and who delivers it
Who can attend?
Any interested adult can attend. Please note this course is not a therapy or support group; rather, it is an education course to learn how to give first aid to others.
Our facilitators
Our facilitators are fully accredited with MHFA Australia and are required to maintain their accreditation through regular development and course delivery.
CPD
Most professionals can claim attendance at a MHFA course for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with their industry body.
Participants with a language or literacy difficulty, or other special needs, should inform the training support staff or trainers so appropriate assistance can be arranged.
Not the right course for you?
Contact us to find out about more options, or enquire below to book Mental Health First Aid for yourself or your workplace.