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Mental Health First Aid Training Course Overview
Learn how to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. This course utilises a practical, evidence-based action plan and is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of individuals with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
Booking This Training is Crucial for Organisations Because:
Investing in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is essential for organisations committed to supporting their staff's mental health. The course equips participants with the knowledge to recognize signs of mental illness, manage crises effectively, and support colleagues compassionately until professional help can intervene. Such training not only enhances workplace well-being but also contributes to a more supportive, understanding work environment, reducing stigma and fostering a culture of care and resilience.
SJP Wellbeing - Your Education Partner in Workplace Wellbeing
As experts in the field of workplace well-being, SJP Wellbeing's education team offers unparalleled expertise and experience. Available for engagements across Australia, our team provides tailored training solutions for both small and large organisations. With a commitment to authentic, effective support, SJP Wellbeing ensures that each training session is not just informative but transformative, empowering your workforce to thrive both personally and professionally.
Course Content and Structure
This 12-hour course can be delivered as:
A 2-day training package (6 hours per day), or
4 separate modules (3 hours each).
Participants will learn about:
Signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in adults.
How to provide initial help.
Where and how to get professional help.
What sort of help has been shown by research to be effective.
How to provide first aid in various crisis situations.
Crisis Situations Covered Include:
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Non-suicidal self-injury (deliberate self-harm).
Panic attacks.
Traumatic events.
Severe effects from drug and alcohol use.
Severe psychotic states.
Mental Health Problems Covered:
Depression and anxiety.
Psychosis.
Substance use problems.
Educational Outcomes
Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments, appropriate first-aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental health issues. Importantly, it is also associated with decreased stigma and an increase in the help provided.
Flexible Learning Options
Ask about our online adapted versions, designed to accommodate your organization’s schedule and learning preferences.
Ensure your organisation is equipped to handle mental health challenges effectively by partnering with SJP Wellbeing, the leaders in workplace mental health education. Equip your staff with the skills they need to support each other and foster a healthy, productive workplace.
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“Very engaging style. Passionate and very knowledgeable about subject. Very respectful of participants contributions and mindful of self-care.” ~ Participant
“Shani presented the course in a professional manner, and in a way that helped avoid too much stress and vicarious trauma for the participants. I completed this course 4 years ago and it was traumatic at that time, so I appreciated the way the course was delivered by Shani.” ~ Participant
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