About The Course
The Standard Mental Health First Aid Course teaches adult participants about the signs and symptoms of mental illness and the practical skills needed to support someone experiencing; 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.
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Whether in a workplace, community group, or healthcare setting, this training empowers HR managers, social workers, and community members to intervene early, offer support, and respond effectively to mental health crises.
Course Content
This course covers common and disabling mental health problems and crisis situations.
Participants learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of situations, including:
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Psychosis
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Substance use issues
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Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
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Panic attacks
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Non-suicidal self-injury
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Traumatic events
Intervene Early
Learn to recognise the warning signs of mental health issues in adults. The mental health course for community groups focuses on early intervention, crucial in preventing worsening conditions.
Offer Support
This MHFA accreditation provides the skills to engage in open and accurate conversations about mental health, reducing stigma and fostering supportive environments across workplaces and communities.
Respond In A Crisis
Equip yourself with the tools to handle a variety of crisis situations where adults may be at risk. This includes corporate psychosocial risk management and suicide prevention.
Reduce Stigma
Participate in mental health courses to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma in professional and community settings. This training is also ideal for healthcare workers and those involved in mental wellness hubs for organisations.
Location
The Standard Mental Health First Aid training in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Nowra, Kiama, the Illawarra region and Australia wide online, offers evidence-based, rigorously evaluated, skills-based and internationally recognised content, delivered in a local context ensuring relevance and a personal training experience.
Our Commitment to Mental Health
We’re committed to leading the way by
empowering meaningful mental health conversations.
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Based in Wollongong, we’re dedicated to improving mental health awareness and literacy
in communities and workplaces across NSW.
Conversations have the power to make someone feel supported and heard, break down barriers, reduce stigma, connect individuals to help, and even save lives.
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Our goal is to inspire more people to join the conversation and culture of safety and support across Australia.
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Be a part of the change. Register for Standard Mental Health First Aid Training today and make a difference in your community or workplace.
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More Information
Since its inception in 2000, Mental Health First Aid has evolved into a global movement across Australia and in 30 countries. To date, over 4 million people worldwide have been trained, including over 1,000,000 Australians.
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).
This course is recognised by
Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective
suicide prevention program