Mental Health First Aid Training
What is Mental Heath First Aid?
Whilst people often have a basic understanding of common physical health problems, there is widespread ignorance and misunderstanding of mental health. General first aid courses are recognised as improving the public’s skills in giving initial and appropriate help at medical emergencies however most of these courses do not address helping with mental health crisis or developing problems.
In Australia, approximately one in five adults will experience a common mental illness in any given year. Most of us at some point in our lives will have close contact with a work colleague, family member or friend experiencing a mental illness, problem or in distress. It makes sense to prioritise mental health education so you, or persons in your workforce, know how to support when help is needed.
"Mental Health First Aid is the help offered to a person developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received or until the crisis resolves." pg 12 MHFA Manual Ed 4
See Below for the range of Mental Health First Aid Training options both face to face and online including blends of the two. We are available to discuss options with you and can create customised packages to suit your needs including a Mental Health Station of resources for your Community centre or workplace intranet.
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAININGS (MHFA)
STANDARD MHFA (SMHFA)
ONLINE TRAININGS-COMMUNITY
ONLINE TRAININGS-COMMUNITY
NEXT TRAININGS
August 29th & 30th
The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches people (18 yrs+) how to offer initial support to adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Our Trainings are facilitated by a Master trainer with 30 years of experience in Mental Health Education. The course curriculum is evidence-based, as informed by the MHFA Guidelines.
For more information on what the Course Covers see Downloads below.
SMHFA has been endorsed for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points, by several professional bodies.
ONLINE TRAININGS-COMMUNITY
ONLINE TRAININGS-COMMUNITY
ONLINE TRAININGS-COMMUNITY
A new 100% online Community Version of the Standard MHFA Training has been created in a Blended format. Now available via MHS & completed in 2 components.
Component 1:
Self-paced e-Learning (6-8 hrs)
Component 2:
Two Instructor led sessions of 2.5 hrs with video conferencing.
Feb. 25th & March 4th
Limited to 12 persons
For upcoming dates.
To organise a Group Booking.
WORKPLACE TRAININGS
ONLINE TRAININGS-COMMUNITY
ONLINE TRAININGS-TERTIARY
The Mental Health Station can support you in creating a
Mentally Healthy Workplace. We can support by creating customized packages combining MHFA Trainings, with Stress Awareness & Wellness Trainings. We can also assist you in creating your very own Mental Health Station Directory with resources attuned to the needs of your workplace.
Here are the 3 options for training depending on your needs:
1.Standard MHFA 12hr face to face Training at our venue or yours
2. Blended MHFA:
Component 1: 5-7hr elearning.
Component 2: 4 hr face to face workshop.
3.100% online MHFA
Component 1: 5-7hr elearning.
Component 2: Two online 2.5hr workshops via Video conference.
See below in PDF downloads for more information.
To organise a Chat, For Quotes & Booking.
ONLINE TRAININGS-TERTIARY
ONLINE TRAININGS-TERTIARY
ONLINE TRAININGS-TERTIARY
A new 100% online Tertiary
Version of the Standard MHFA Training has been created in a Blended format. Now available via MHS & completed in 2 components.
Component 1:
Self-paced e-Learning (6-8 hrs)
Component 2:
Two Instructor led sessions of 2.5 hrs with video conferencing.
Booking
To go on our waiting list.
For upcoming dates.
To organise a Group Booking.
YOUTH MHFA
ONLINE TRAININGS-TERTIARY
CONVERSATIONS ON SUICIDE
The Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is primarily designed for adults working or living with adolescents (aged approximately 12 to 18 yrs). This course is very relevant for parents, teachers, school staff, sports coaches, and youth workers.
YMHFA training is evidence based & informed by the MHFA Guidelines. A study found that participants who completed the course had improved knowledge of mental illnesses & their treatments, knowledge of appropriate first aid strategies, &
confidence in providing MHFA, as well as reduced stigma.
For more information on what the Course Covers see Downloads below.
This 14 hour training can be run over 2-days (7 hours per day), OR 4 Separate modules (3.5 hours each)
NEW !Blended format available, e-learning with face to face.
TRAINING CALENDAR
We can also travel to you contact us for a Quote to customise a package for you.
CONVERSATIONS ON SUICIDE
ONLINE TRAININGS-TERTIARY
CONVERSATIONS ON SUICIDE
The 4-hr MHFA Conversations about Suicide course for interested adults.
You will learn the skills & acquire the knowledge required to safely have a conversation with a suicidal person.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems & professionals.
Booking
To go on our waiting list.
For upcoming dates.
To organise a Group Booking.
REFRESHER (SMHFA)
REFRESHER (SMHFA)
REFRESHER (SMHFA)
This course gives participants an opportunity to refresh the knowledge and skills learnt during the 12-hour Standard MHFA Course.
TAKING EXPRESSIONS of INTEREST
To go on our waiting list.
For upcoming dates.
To organise a Group Booking.
REFRESHER (YMHFA)
REFRESHER (SMHFA)
REFRESHER (SMHFA)
This course gives participants an opportunity to refresh the knowledge and skills learnt during the 14 hour Youth MHFA Course.
Booking
To go on our waiting list.
For upcoming dates.
To organise a Group Booking.