It Takes All of Us to Reduce Mental Health Stigma!
Courses
All about empowering you to support others in times of need. It teaches you how to provide initial help to an adult who might be experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis, guiding them until professional help is available or the situation improves.
Participants learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of situations, including:
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Psychosis
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Substance use problems
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Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
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Panic attacks
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Non-suicidal self-injury
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Traumatic events
Upon completion of this course participants will be a Mental Health First Aider and be able to:
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Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults
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Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
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Know the barriers to help-seeking and how to overcome these
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Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support
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Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments and supports available
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Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider
For flexibility, the course is offered in three different formats:
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the preferable two-day face-to-face delivery;
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eLearning with online session; or
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eLearning with face-to-face session
All MHFA training can be tailored to workplaces or community settings. When organizing your training, you can choose the format and location that works best for you.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is available across Australia.
*for locations outside of Victoria, additional travel costs will apply for face-to-face training.
*a reduced rate will apply for group bookings over 12 participants
Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Delivery formats
Specialised Courses
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MHFA for the Workplace
Organisations can be recognised for their commitment to MHFA training through the:
Workplace Recognition Program.
Learn more about how your workplace can be recognised for its commitment to building a mentally healthy and supportive workplace culture.
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MHFA Refresher
2 x 2.5-hour online sessions
*You are eligible for a Refresher course if you have completed a full MHFA course and accreditation assessment, within the last 3 years. You will need to provide a copy of your Certificate of Accreditation prior to the training. You can access a copy via your Mental Health First Aid Account.
$250 (+GST) per person
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MHFA for Legal Professionals
Suitable for adults working in the legal sector and community-based groups. Any adult (aged 18+) can attend.
Organisations can be recognised for their commitment to MHFA training through the:
Workplace Recognition Program.
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MHFA for Financial Professionals
Suitable for adults working in the financial sector and community-based groups. Any adult (aged 18+) can attend.
Organisations can be recognised for their commitment to MHFA training through the:
Workplace Recognition Program.
Why MHFA?
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Evidence-based: All Mental Health First Aid courses are based on guidelines that are informed by people with lived experience, their caregivers, and mental health professionals.
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Rigorously evaluated: Evaluations consistently show that Mental Health First Aid training improves participants’ knowledge of mental illnesses and their treatments, and confidence in providing mental health first aid to individuals.
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Skills-based: Teaches the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to make a difference.
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Internationally recognised: Over 6 million people trained in Mental Health First Aid across 25 countries.
Make a difference when it matters most