Mental Health First Aid Course

Course Overview

This 12-hour program, licensed by Mental Health First Aid Australia, equips adults with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to a friend, family member, co-worker, or another adult, experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.  The course is delivered by a MHFA Licensed Trainer and Gordon Teacher.

• Date / Time: Wednesday 17 & Thursday 18 December from 9am to 4pm each day (including breaks)
• Bring: Pen, water bottle, optional snacks (tea & coffee provided)
• Pre-course work: None required
• Cost: $148

Why enrol?

• Equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand, and respond to mental health problems or crises in adults, whether it’s a friend, family member, colleague, or someone in your community.
• Build confidence to help someone in need
• Learn evidence-based strategies for mental health first aid
• Gain skills that make a real difference in your workplace and community

Course Schedule Highlights

Day One

• Mental illnesses: risk factors, prevalence, impact
• MHFA Action Plan
• Depression: signs, symptoms, interventions
• Anxiety: first aid and crisis response
• Psychosis: signs, symptoms, interventions

Day Two

• Substance use problems: signs, symptoms, interventions
• Crisis first aid for severe effects and aggressive behaviour
• Practical application of MHFA Action Plans

Limited spaces. Register now

Please let us know if you can attend by emailing firstaidschedule@gordontafe.edu.au