Mental Health First Aid Courses
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help given to someone developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves.
MHFA teaches participants how to assist people 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.
There are core Mental Health First Aid courses to learn how to assist specific population groups, and specialised Mental Health First Aid courses to learn how to help someone experiencing a specific crisis or situation.
Mental Health First Aid is a Global Movement
4m+
Over 4 million people trained globally and counting
25+
Over 25 countries have now adopted mental health first aid training
1,000,000+
Over 1 million Australians trained
4,500+
Over 4,500 MHFA courses are run in Australia each year
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Why Complete a Mental Health First Aid Course?
Confidence to help
Learn how to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems.
Action plan
Learn the ALGEE Action Plan and be equipped with the skills to help an individual with a mental health problem.
Global community
Join a global community at the forefront of mental health.
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Core Courses
Standard Mental Health First Aid Refresher Course
This course gives participants an opportunity to refresh the knowledge and skills learnt during the 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid Course.
- Gain an understanding of the latest research in the mental health field.
- Learn the 3 key actions for helping someone feeling suicidal.
- Work through complex mental health first aid interactions.
- Practice mental health first aid skills.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Refresher Course
This course gives participants an opportunity to refresh the knowledge and skills learnt during the 14 hour Youth Mental Health First Aid Course.
- Gain an understanding of the latest research in the mental health field.
- Learn the 3 key actions for helping someone feeling suicidal.
- Work through complex mental health first aid interactions.
- Practice mental health first aid skills.
Specialised Courses
Conversations about Suicide
The 4-hour Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal Person course is for any interested adult.
You will learn the skills and 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 and professionals.
Conversations about Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
The 4-hour Mental Health First Aid for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury course is for any interested adult.
You will learn how to assist a person who is engaging in self-injury.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
Conversations about Gambling
The 4-hour Mental Health First Aid for Gambling Problems course is for any interested adult.
You will learn how to identify, approach and support someone experiencing gambling problems using a practical, evidence based action plan.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
