About this course

The Mental Health First Aid course is a nationally acknowledged program designed to assist people who are experiencing a mental health problem or crisis until appropriate professional treatment is available or the crisis resolves.

Participants will develop the knowledge and skills needed to effectively recognise, communicate with and support people experiencing mental health issues until they can access professional mental health services.

This course is not intended to provide specialised knowledge and skills for mental health or other clinical professionals working with mental health clients.

Who should attend?

Staff who manage, lead or support others.

We recommend candidates review the learning materials available on the “Heads up” link of beyondblue.org.au to determine whether they also need to complete the Mental Health First Aider course.

What will you learn?

By the end of this course you will be able to:

1. Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems.
2. Provide initial help to people experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
3. Identify the options for professional mental health support.
4. Provide first aid in a crisis situation.
5. Use evidence based strategies to support somebody experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.

Topics covered:

• Depression
• Anxiety problems
• Psychosis
• Substance use problems
• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Non-suicidal self-injury (sometimes called deliberate self-harm)
• Panic attacks
• Traumatic events
• Severe effects of drug or alcohol use
• Severe psychotic states
• Aggressive behaviours

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