Ready to become a Mental Health First Aider?

Sarah McQuillan

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Accredited Mental Health First Aid – ONLINE

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches participants how to assist people who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. Mental health first aid strategies are taught in evidence-based training courses authored by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia. Participants will receive a manual and a three year accreditation.

Duration: This course has two components. A self paced elearning component (takes 5-7 hours to complete) and an instructor led component over zoom for two sessions both 2.5 hours each There is a face-to-face course option.- See Mental Health First Aid – face to face.

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Overview: The Blended Online Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to provide initial support to other adults who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence based action plan.

 

This course has two components.

  1. A self-paced elearning component (takes 5-7 hours to complete)
  2. An Instructor led component over zoom for two sessions both 2.5 hours each

 

Developing mental health problems covered:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety problems
  • Psychosis
  • Substance use problems.

Mental health crises covered:

  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
  • Non-suicidal self-injury
  • Panic attacks
  • Traumatic events
  • Severe psychotic states
  • Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
  • Aggressive behaviours.

Accreditation: Participants of the MHFA course will receive a three-year accreditation and are eligible to be appointed as a Mental Health First Aid Officer in your workplace.

 

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