MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

Mental Health First Aid Training

A mentally healthy and supportive workplace is the key to driving employee well-being, productivity and business success.


Every day, millions of Australian workers go to work while experiencing a mental health problem. It is estimated that untreated mental health conditions cost Australian workplaces approximately $10.9 billion per year. Ignoring mental health makes no business sense.

Standard MHFA


LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

  • Recognise signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults
  • Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
  • Recognise barriers to seeking help and how to overcome them
  • Assess for crisis situations and provide initial support
  • Understand prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors, treatments and supports available


SUITABILITY

Adults (aged 18+)


DELIVERY

The 12-hour course can be delivered in 1 of 3 ways:

Face-to-face:  2 x 6-hour sessions over 2 days (6-24 participants)
Blended Face-to-Face:  Self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by a 4-hour face-to-face session (6-12 participants)
Blended Online (AUSTRALIA WIDE):  Self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by 2 x 2.5-hour videoconferencing sessions (6-12 participants)

 

ACCREDITATION

You can complete the short assessment at the end of a course to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider). Accreditations are valid for 3 years.

STANDARD MHFA REFRESHER

SUITABILITY

Current and accredited Standard, Older Person, Tertiary and Industry Specific MHFAiders are eligible to attend.

 

DELIVERY

The course can be delivered in 1 of 2 ways:

Face-to-face: 1 x 4-hour session
Online (AUSTRALIA WIDE): 1 x 4-hour videoconferencing session

Standard MHFA


LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

  • Recognise signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults
  • Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
  • Recognise barriers to seeking help and how to overcome them
  • Assess for crisis situations and provide initial support
  • Understand prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors, treatments and supports available


SUITABILITY

Adults (aged 18+)


DELIVERY

The 12-hour course can be delivered in 1 of 3 ways:

Face-to-face:  2 x 6-hour sessions over 2 days (6-24 participants)
Blended Face-to-Face:  Self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by a 4-hour face-to-face session (6-12 participants)
Blended Online (AUSTRALIA WIDE):  Self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by 2 x 2.5-hour videoconferencing sessions (6-12 participants)

 

ACCREDITATION

You can complete the short assessment at the end of a course to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider). Accreditations are valid for 3 years.

STANDARD MHFA REFRESHER

SUITABILITY

Current and accredited Standard, Older Person, Tertiary and Industry Specific MHFAiders are eligible to attend.

 

DELIVERY

The course can be delivered in 1 of 2 ways:

Face-to-face: 1 x 4-hour session
Online (AUSTRALIA WIDE): 1 x 4-hour videoconferencing session

Is your workplace ready to have a conversation about Mental Health? Invest in your people.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Would you travel anywhere in Australia to deliver Mental Health First Aid Training?

    Yes.  Emily is available to deliver Standard Mental Health First Aid Training anywhere in Australia.  Trainer travel & accommodation incurs an additional cost.

  • How long does the Standard Mental Health First Aid Course run for?

    The course is 12 hours face-to-face training, delivered over two consecutive days.  As a guide, times are typically 9am - 4pm both days.

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