We are introduced to mental health problems, the MHFA Action Plan, and a discussion on depression and bipolar disorder.
The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course is for any interested adult.
You will learn how to assist another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or is undergoing a mental health crisis. This support is meant to last until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves itself and is implemented using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan.
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 Mental Health First Aid training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and 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. So, if you’re looking for a Standard Mental Health First Aid Course or a Standard Mental Health First Aid Course Online, this is the tailored course to suit. With activities, questions and action plans designed for anyone, all of our material is flexible enough to accommodate someone wanting to know more about mental health issues.
Note: If you or anyone you work with is experiencing these problems, then help them to seek immediate professional treatment. The Mental Health First Aid Standard Course is meant to be a reactionary course designed to support those at risk to receive full treatment.
If you’re unsure about a friend, family member or work colleague, this course will help you identify issues and ways to respond to them.
Standard Mental Health First Aid
$330 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 transfers (internet banking).
Large groups and onsite pricing vary.
Please speak to one of our friendly team to discuss the available options.
Locations Available
We teach many public courses throughout Queensland. Please see our calendar for the next course closest to you.
Or we come to your workplace (minimum numbers apply).
There are no prerequisites for this course. Any adult can attend.
Please note: This course is not a therapy or a support group. The aim is not to cover personal grievances but to provide full training on how to support others in a crisis situation.
Minimum Age
18 yrs for a Mental Health First Aid Course.
Due to the adult learning environment, ‘Your’ First Aid Trainer cannot accept registrations for participants under the age of 18.
With physical training, first aid participants can be Aged 14 and above with their parents/ guardian’s consent.
Standard Mental Health First Aid course manual and workbook.
Coffee & Tea, Water, Biscuits and Lollies
The Mental Health First Aid Standard Course lasts two days (12 hours, excluding break times). This course has been designed in four separate modules and can be delivered over four separate three-hour sessions upon corporate request.
We are introduced to mental health problems, the MHFA Action Plan, and a discussion on depression and bipolar disorder.
We begin with exploring a difficult topic – suicide. From the perspective of this topic, we have a Mental Health conversation and start exploring the signs and symptoms of anxiety.
We cover two different types of crisis situations:
We begin by looking at a person experiencing a severe psychotic state.
This course will not teach you to diagnose a mental illness nor treat it, just as a conventional first aid course will not teach you to be a doctor.
The ALGEE system is our basic framework for offering mental support, one which we teach in all our classrooms. The ALGEE system is as follows:
Participants will require suitable LLN skills to complete the following tasks/skills:
Participants need to attend 100% of this first aid training. If they can't, please contact our office for further arrangements.
To receive accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider, you will be required to complete an online assessment following training. If you do not require certification and simply want to learn the skills taught in the course, then assessment is not required.
This course does not form part of a Vocational Education Qualification.
Accreditation is provided by Mental Health First Aid Australia. If you do not require certification and simply want to learn the skills taught in the course, then assessment is not required.
Upon completing the post-training assessment, certification is issued as a Mental Health First Aider.
Three (3) years from the date of issue. We recommend you use the email address that is still valid in 3 or 6 years' time.
Refresher training is required after three years, taken as either a four-hour face-to-face course or two separate two-and-a-half-hour online video conferencing courses. Taking a refresher course ensures you can hold on to your certification of validity.
In the sixth year, the full course must be completed again.
Mental Health First Aid Australia (mhfa.com.au) courses are based on evidence which supports the best approaches to offering support to 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 many mental health problems, crises and different contexts.
All MHFA courses are then evaluated using rigorous scientific methods to ensure they deliver 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, the benefits of which 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.
