Course curriculum

Learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of common mental health problems and crisis situations, including: depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use problems, suicidal thoughts and behaviours, panic attacks, non suicidal self-injury, and traumatic events.

    1. Standard Mental Health First Aid Flyer

About this course

  • Contact Emma Laird [email protected] for prices
  • Available in Face-to-Face, Blended Face-to-Face and Blended Online delivery
  • Become an accredited Mental Health First Aider

Learning Outcomes

Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available.

  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in aduIts

  • Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation

  • Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support

  • Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments and supports available

  • Appliy self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider