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Mental Health First Aid

First Aid for Mental Health

Recognise the signs of a mental health crisis with the St John SA First Aid for Mental Health course. Learn practical skills to offer support and guide someone towards professional help.

Mental Health First Aid | St John Ambulance SA
MHFA Australia Accredited Course

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.

12 hours total
Adults 18+
Certificate of Completion
Small group of adults sitting together in a supportive discussion during a mental health first aid training session
Overview

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.

Course length12 hours
Format2 days, or 4 x 3-hour modules
Minimum age18 years
AccreditationMHFA Australia
IncludesMHFA Manual & Certificate
Course Content

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.

Course Format

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.

OPTION 01

2-day training package

6 hours per day, delivered on either 2 consecutive days or 2 separate days.

OPTION 02

4 training modules

Four separate 3-hour modules for a more flexible commitment.

RECOMMENDED

2 consecutive days

We recommend 2 consecutive days for best outcomes; flexibility of this model can be provided.

Standard MHFA Manual Information guides & handouts Certificate of Completion
Good to Know

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.