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. This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
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Who should attend the course?
Any adult can attend. We recommend starting with Team Leaders, Supervisors and Department Managers.
Why attend this 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 assistance to individuals with mental illness. It is also associated with decreased stigma and an increase in help provided.
Become and 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.
Course Format
This is a 12 hour course that can be delivered over 2, 3 or 4 sessions. We recommend a gap of no more than 2 weeks between sessions. Maximum 15 participants per course.
Topics Covered
Mental Health Crisis
- Suicidal thoughts & behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Sever psychotic states
- Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
- Aggressive behaviours
Mental Health Problems
- Depression
- Anxiety problems
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems