A self-paced interactive eLearning (takes about 5-7 hours to complete).
We will teach you how to provide initial support to adolescents who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis is resolved, using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan.
Course Costs
$355 per participant
To secure your space, full payment is required at the time of booking.
We accept credit cards (Visa or MasterCard), or electronic funds transfer (internet banking).
Large groups and onsite pricing vary,
please speak to one of our friendly team to discuss the available options. Or click here for a corporate quote.
Why attend a Standard Mental Health First Aid training course?
Become an MHFAider
Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide young people or someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.
Improve knowledge
Evaluations consistently show that by attending a course, participants improve their knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments, and appropriate first-aid strategies.
Improve confidence
Course participants report improved confidence in providing first aid to individuals.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with mental health problems and from the viewpoint of professionals within the mental health community.
Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments, appropriate first-aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness.
It is also associated with decreased stigma and an increase in the help provided.
Blended Youth Mental Health First Aid course is an alternate online delivery pathway for our 14 hour Youth Mental Health First Aid course (for adults assisting young people aged 12 to 18). Blended yMHFA courses include two components:
Course Component 1
A self-paced interactive eLearning (takes about 5-7 hours to complete).
Course Component 2
A 7-hour face-to-face instructor-led workshop that is in 2 sessions.
Youth Mental Health First Aid course manual and workbook.
Coffee & tea, water, biscuits and Lollies are provided.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
Course Brochure
Suitable for individuals, workplaces of all sizes, and volunteer and community-based groups.
Any adult (aged 18+) can attend.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Due to the adult learning environment, ‘Your’ First Aid Trainer does not accept
registrations for participants under the age of 18.
With physical Provide First Aid participants can be Aged 14 and above with parents/ guardian consent.
Please Note: This course is not a therapy or a support group.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements
Participants will require suitable LLN skills to complete the following tasks/skills:
Requirements for completion
Participants need to attend 100% of this first-aid training.
If they can’t, please email us for further arrangements.
To receive accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider, you will be required to complete an online assessment following training.
Certification Issued
Accreditation is provided by Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Upon completing the post-training online assessment, certification is issued as a Mental Health First Aider.
This course does not form part of a Vocational Education Qualification.
Certification Validity
Three (3) years from the date of issue.
We recommend you use an email address that is still valid in 3 or 6 years time.
Youth MHFA Refresher training is required within three years, taken as either a:
Taking a refresher course ensures you can hold on to your certification of validity.
In the 6th year of the first course, the full course must be completed again.
Evidence-based Courses
Mental Health First Aid Australia (mhfa.com.au) courses are based on evidence of what is best practice for mental health first aid to support someone who has a mental health problem or is experiencing a mental health crisis.
This evidence has been developed in partnership with the University of Melbourne, through developing Delphi method guidelines that cover a number of mental health problems, crises, and in different contexts.
All MHFA courses are then evaluated, using rigorous scientific methods, to ensure they are having a positive impact.
These evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses and their treatments, knowledge of appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness, benefits that are maintained over time.
Some studies have also shown improved mental health in those who attend the training, decreases in stigmatising attitudes, and increases in the amount and type of support provided to others.
How to book and get further information
To secure your space, full payment is required at time of booking.
We accept credit cards (Visa or MasterCard), or electronic funds transfer (internet banking).
Large groups and onsite pricing vary, please email, info@yourfirstaidtrainer.com.au to discuss the available options.
For more information, download our Instant Quote brochure – Standard Mental Health First Aid brochure.
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