Course Overview
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches you 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 is resolved.
It equips adults with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand, and respond to a friend, family member, co-worker, or another adult, 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.
What this workshop covers
Participants will learn how to:
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults.
- Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation.
- Assess a range of crisis situations and provide initial support.
- Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors, and treatments and supports available.
- Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider.
Note: This course is not a therapy or a support group.
Who will benefit from this training?
- Any adult (aged 18+) can attend.
- A max. of 12 participants may attend.
Why attend an MHFA course?
Evaluations consistently show that by attending the MHFA course, participants improve their knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments, and appropriate first-aid strategies. It also improves their confidence in providing first aid to individuals.
Duration:
5 hours, 7 hours, 12 hours
Choose a course length that best suits your needs. Workshop inclusions may vary based on duration.
