Standard
Mental Health
First Aid

Equip adults to respond to a mental health crisis

This short course will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond to adults experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.

Fees

Fee for service: $330

Duration

12 hours

Study mode

Face to Face

Location

Queensland

Key benefits

Intervene early

Recognise early signs of a mental health crisis

Reduce stigma

Increase support for adults

Offer support

Confidently open supportive conversations

Crisis response

Learn how to respond to adults may be at risk of harm

Course information

Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, the Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health crisis until professional help is received or the crisis is resolved.

The Mental Health First Aid course teaches students about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available.

Students who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.

This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program. Learn more.

Learning outcomes

Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults
Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first-aid conversation
Know the barriers to help-seeking and how to overcome these
Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support
Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments and supports available
Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider

Why Mental Health First Aid?

Evidence-based: Mental Health First Aid course is based on guidelines that are informed by people with lived experience, their caregivers, and mental health professionals.

Carefully evaluated: Evaluations consistently show that Mental Health First Aid training improves participants’ knowledge of mental illnesses and their treatments and confidence in providing mental health first aid to individuals.

Skills-based: Teaches the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to make a difference.

Internationally recognised: Over 6 million people trained in Mental Health First Aid across 25 countries.

Entry Requirements

Suitable for individuals, workplaces of all sizes and volunteer and community-based groups.

Any adult (aged 18+) can attend.

Course Content

The Mental Health First Aid 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:

Depression
Anxiety
Psychosis
Substance use problems
Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Panic attacks
Traumatic events

Delivery method

This is a 12-hour course that will be delivered in 2 x 6-hour sessions over 2 days.

An MHFA-trained and Licensed Instructor leads all sessions.

Accreditation

You can complete the short assessment at the end of a course to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider).

Accreditations are valid for 3 years.

Learn more about the role of an MHFAider