STANDARD MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (MHFA)
This 2-Day - 12-hour - Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches any adult (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to someone who is experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.
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This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program. Learn more.
International Recognition
The Mental Health First Aid Program has been recognised with a number of Australian and international awards, including the THeMHS Medal. It has been recognised in the UK as an example of radical efficiency and has been listed in the USA by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on their National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP).
What is covered in an MHFA course?
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Learn to recognise common mental health problems, how to provide initial help to someone experiencing a mental health problem using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan, and how to respond in a crisis situation.
During the course, participants have the opportunity to practice new skills in a safe environment.
Note: This is an education course designed to teach people the skills to give first aid to others, it is not a therapy or support group.
Mental Health First Aider Accreditation
People who attend Mental Health First Aid training can complete an online assessment to be accredited as a Mental Health First Aider.
The accreditation is valid for three years.
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MHFA Officers
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Mental Health First Aid Officers are appointed and supported to:
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• Provide mental health first aid within their worksite
• Escalate any matters in a prompt and appropriate fashion according to relevant organisational policy and procedures.
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Just like appointing physical first aid officers, many organisations choose to appoint accredited Mental Health First Aiders to the role of Mental Health First Aid officer within the workplace.
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Mental Health First Aid Officers are appointed and supported to:
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• Provide mental health first aid within their worksite
• Escalate any matters in a prompt and appropriate fashion according to relevant organisational policy and procedures.
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Pricing
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This Worth First Aid Training course is available at business locations and also at private residences.
Cost: $295 per person
For upcoming public classes please click on this link
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Contact us for discounted pricing for group bookings and as well as pricing to come to your workplace/organisation to provide Mental Health First Aid training.
Customer Testimonies
“The training was delivered in a way that engaged the class fully. He was able to keep the interested concentration of the participants throughout the whole class. He focussed on the important fact that Mental Health First Aid isn't a clinical course about diagnosis , but indeed a First Aid Course about recognising signs and symptoms and then intervening appropriately Andrew was a skilled, committed, motivated trainer.”
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“The course provided by Andrew was amazing. I have had limited to do with mental health over my years in mining but have had some good friends pass on due to these conditions. The knowledge & guidance provided was good in how to have the conversation with people especially when I didn't really know how to discuss issue or how to question & ask people if they are ok Now I believe I have better knowledge & understanding of the issues & ways to prepare myself for the discussion if needed with my team”
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"Could see the absolute passion that Andrew had for the subject, and the more he teaches in the future this class participants are going to get a whole lot more than they pay for in value from his under lying knowledge."
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"Andrew was a great instructor, he kept the 2 days fun and interactive and provided support for people who were affected by some of the course content. He gave everyone the opportunity to share their experiences and ask questions throughout the course."
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"Andrew was professional, knowledgeable, patient, had a great teaching style and had an ideal personality for this subject. I would recommend this course to others."
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”You obviously know the material and explained it with interesting examples from your life experience which made the course more relevant. I thought your style was friendly and warm and you were not intimidating when I needed to ask questions.”
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“With some very heavy topics, Andrew managed to maintain a light, but sincere atmosphere throughout the course.”
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”Andrew was very engaging and easy to follow. He made the room feel like a safe place to share without judgement.”