Mental Health First Aid Training

Promoting mental health awareness in the
workplace and the community

Mental health is a growing concern in Australia with one in five Australians experiencing a mental illness each year. Having the skills to support people developing a mental health problem or going through a mental health crisis can make all the difference.

What is Mental Health First Aid Training?

A Mental Health First Aid course teaches you basic first aid skills to help someone who’s struggling with a mental health issue or going through a mental health crisis to find the right support. These valuable life skills can be used at home, with friends or in the workplace.

Put simply, it’s like providing physical first aid to a person who’s broken their leg or injured their arm. The goal is to help the person find the right professional support so they can start their road to recovery. It’s not your job to fix the injury or solve the person’s problems.

Why do Mental Health First Aid Training?

Evidence Based

Extensive research informs the content of this course

Practical Focus

It’s all about learning the skills to support and help people

Confidence Builder

The goal of this training is to build your confidence

Global Initiative

People all over the globe participate in this course

Who’s it for?

Actually, it’s for everyone. As mental health issues have become more prevalent in our society, it’s more important than ever for people to have the knowledge and skills to help others, regardless of age and background. You don’t have to be a doctor or psychologist either.

Mental health isn’t limited to the workplace and often manifests itself first at home. Whether you’re a university student, a manager, an employee or a senior Australian, everyone can benefit from this course.

What will I learn?

You’ll learn to:

  • Recognise the various signs and symptoms of common mental health issues
  • Encourage people who are struggling to seek professional help
  • Normalise conversations around mental health issues
  • Provide mental health first aid in a crisis situation
  • Raise awareness to reduce stigma
  • Communicate more effectively
  • Manage a mental health crisis
  • Better empathise with people
  • Listen non-judgmentally
  • Ask the right questions

How do I book the course?

It depends on whether you’re booking it for your entire business or as an individual.

Business

If you’re a business manager or employee interested in learning mental health first aid skills, then an in-house business course is for you.

I'M BOOKING FOR A BUSINESS

Individual

If you’re concerned about someone you know or you simply want to build your confidence in dealing with mental health issues, then make your booking here.

I'M BOOKING AS AN INDIVIDUAL