Course funding & eligibility.
With funding from the NSW Government, we can offer partially of completely subsidised training for eligible students.
Learn how to provide support for others who may be experiencing mental health problems.
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Standard Mental Health First Aid
Standard Mental Health First Aid
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Having the knowledge and confidence to support someone who may be experiencing mental health issues can be life saving. This course will teach participants how to spot the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognised and respond to an emerging issue, and what treatments are available.
Please contact us to enquire about course delivery.
Standard Mental Health First Aid
Course information.
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of common mental health issues and crisis situations, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Substance abuse problems
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Panic attacks
- Non-suicidal self-injury
- Traumatic events
After completing this course, students will be able 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 for 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
Students who complete this course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders, equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.
Fees
Please contact us for further information on fees for this course.
Delivery
This course can be delivered in 1 of 3 ways:
- Face-to-face - 2 x 6-hour sessions over 2 days
- Blended face-to-face - self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours) followed by a 4-hour face-to-face session
- Blended online - self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours) followed by 2 x 2.5-hour video conferencing sessions
This course is suitable for individuals, workplaces of all sizes, and volunteer and community-based groups. Any adult (aged 18+) can attend.
Please contact us to discuss your delivery requirements.
