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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses teach mental health first aid strategies to members of the public. Mental health first aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. 

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The most recent Australian survey of National Health and Mental Wellbeing found that one in five (20%) people in the Australian population had experienced a common mental illness (depression, anxiety or substance abuse disorder) during the previous 12 months – that’s 3.2 million people.  The National Survey uncovered that only 35% of people experiencing a mental illness in a particular year will seek professional help.

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MHFA courses can provide members of the community with:

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• Skills in how to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems

• Knowledge of the possible causes or risk factors for these mental health problems

• Awareness of the evidenced based medical, psychological and alternative treatments available

• Skills in how to give appropriate initial help and support someone experiencing a mental health problem

• Skills in how to take appropriate action if a crisis situation arises involving suicidal behaviour, panic attack, stress reaction to trauma, overdose or threatening psychotic behaviour.

 

MHFA Course Workplace Fees:

• 12 hour course, held over two consecutive days

• MHFA manual provided to all participants

• MHFA certificate provided to all participants

• Accreditation valid for 3 years

• Corporate provider of choice reduced fees available for multiple sessions

• Contact us for a quote

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