Mental Health First Aid Course
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
The Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course will teach you how to provide initial support to other adults who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence based Action Plan.
What is MHFA?
Mental Health First Aid Course (MHFA)
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
Mental health problems covered: Depression, Anxiety problems, Psychosis, Substance use problems
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.
Note: This course is not a therapy or a support group.
Official MHFA website: here you can search for other instructors and courses around the state and the country, plus other courses such as Teen MHFA, Youth MHFA, Older Persons MHFA and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA.
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There are a few ways MHFA can be delivered:
2 x full-day sessions (with time for breaks) can be delivered either on consecutive days or with up to a 2-week gap (i.e one Monday one week, then the second day delivered the next Monday or a fortnight after)
4 x 3-hour sessions
Online (COMING SOON) - includes self-directed learning followed by 2 x 2.5-hour sessions delivered via Zoom
Cost: Between $300 and $340 per person. For a group quote, please get in touch.
Who is this for?
Anyone and everyone! Any adult would benefit from doing this course.
For Individuals: Public courses are scheduled throughout the year. Upcoming courses are below. If you’d like to put in an expression of interest for a particular time of the year, particular day, please get in touch here.
For Groups: Workplaces or Organisations: For a group the minimum size recommended is 10 (can be as small as 6), maximum is 26.
If you’re wondering what to expect, check out this video here (3:29 mins).
Upcoming courses
STANDARD MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSE
2 day course face to face OR self-directed (approximately 5-7 hours) with 2 x 2.5 hour online sessions.
CRADLE MOUNTAIN:
Mon 12th MAY (9am - 4pm) and;
Tues 13th MAY (9am -3pm)
A light lunch will be provided. To sign up please email, place of employment must be included.
LAUNCESTON:
Mon 23rd JUNE (9am - 4pm) and;
Mon 30th JUNE (9am - 3pm)
A light lunch will be provided. To sign up please email, place of employment must be included.
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Price: Approximately $340 per person (GST incl.)
Participants must attend both days to receive accreditation.
Visit the Mental Health First Aid Australia for more information on the course.
HOSPITALITY + TOURISM INDUSTRY
With thanks to the Tasmanian Hospitality Association and the State Government hospitality and tourism workers can attend FREE
Booking policy: Bookings are non-refundable but transferable (one date change is accepted). Minimum numbers are required for courses to proceed. If sufficient numbers are not available, the course will be cancelled and tickets may be transferred to a future course. In special circumstances, money will be refunded.
Click the link below to be notified on the next course dates if these are not applicable or suitable to you.
Course Calendar
Use the arrows to find our upcoming course dates. If you the dates aren’t applicable to you or you would like to enquire about a session, please reach out.