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
auto populated
Upcoming courses
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.