to support friends, family members, colleagues and others
About 1 in 5 Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training will teach you practical skills to support someone with a mental health problem. Make a real difference to people in your community.
STANDARD MHFA TRAINING BENEFITS
KNOWLEDGE
Improves knowledge of mental illnesses, treatments and first aid actions.
CONFIDENCE
Increases confidence in providing first aid.
DE-STIGMATISING
Decreases stigmatising attitudes.
SUPPORT
Increases the support provided to others.
LEARN PRACTICAL FIRST AID SKILLS
Recognise common mental health problems
Provide initial help using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan
Seek appropriate professional help, and
Respond in a crisis situation
This is a 12-hour educational course, not a therapy or support group