Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to provide initial support to individuals who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis.

Participants will learn how to use a practical, skills-based action plan, learn the skills to recognise and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves

Facilitated by Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation. The Mental Health Education Hub - SA, entered a partnership to delivery of Mental Health First Aid Standard courses by partnering with a trusted external provider. Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation has been selected as our key partner in this renewed vision—supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based training programs that build capacity and foster mental health awareness in our communities.

Target audience

A foundational course for staff working outside of the public mental health sector or anyone with limited mental health knowledge.

Prerequisites

Nil

Course length and delivery method

12 hours over 2 days.

Only available face to face.

Outcomes

Topics covered include developing mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use disorder.

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.

Capabilities

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Upcoming courses

See the Mental Health First Aid Training (Standard) SA Health - Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation.

Cost

Refer to Mental Health First Aid Training (Standard) SA Health - Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation for the costing.

Registering for the course

Refer to Mental Health First Aid Training (Standard) SA Health - Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation for further information.

Contact

Contact Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation if you:

  • have any issues or enquiries relating to this course
  • need help completing the enrolment form
  • have not received a confirmation email after 10 days of enrolling.