STANDARD
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

Learn how to assist 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.

A 2-day course, facilitated in Victoria Park.

Strictly limited to 24 spots per session. Please register below to save your spot.

9am - 4pm

Lunch is provided both days, as well as tea and coffee.

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20th & 21st Feb 2023

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15th & 16th May 2023

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19th & 20th June 2023

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 Become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider

The Standard Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to provide initial support to other adults who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, 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.

Mental health problems covered

  • Depression

  • Anxiety problems

  • Psychosis

  • Substance use problems

Mental health crises covered

  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours

  • Non-suicidal self-injury

  • Panic attacks

  • Traumatic events

  • Severe psychotic states

  • Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use

  • Aggressive behaviours.