Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Course Overview

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches individuals how to recognise, understand, and respond to someone developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis, providing initial support and guidance until professional help is received or the situation resolves.

The course provides practical skills and knowledge to help people support others in workplaces, schools, and communities, reduce mental health stigma, and encourage pathways to professional and self-help support.
 

Course Outline

   •  Recognise signs and symptoms: Learn the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems.
   •  Offer initial support: Develop skills to approach and talk to someone you are concerned about,
   •  Using an evidence-based action plan.
   •  Provide appropriate help: Learn how to listen, connect, and offer initial support.
   •  Direct to professional help: Understand where and how to get professional help for mental health problems.
   •  Reduce stigma: Gain knowledge to challenge myths and misconceptions about mental illness. 
 

Cost

Fee For Service: $300.00 per participant
 
 

Delivery

Duration: 2 consecutive days, 9:30am – 3:30pm (12 hours)
Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face (Classroom)
 
Due to the sensitivity of this training and the topics explored, participants are in a classroom-based setting so we can provide you with a supportive and interactive learning environment.
 
 

Entry Requirements/Pre-requisites

• Participants must be aged 18 years or older at the time of enrolment

 
 

What will I need?

All course learning resources, equipment and tools used for assessment are provided by SYC and are at no cost to students enrolled in the course.

 

Location Details

Elizabeth Education and Training Hub:  Location Details
SYC Kent Town Office: Location Details

 

How do I enrol?

 If you would like to speak to someone about the course prior to enrolling, please complete an enquiry form and one of our advisors will be in contact with you within 24 hours.
 
If you are a prospective student and ready to enrol, please select ENROL below for a scheduled course.