It Takes All of Us to Reduce Mental Health Stigma
Courses
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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.
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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.
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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