Mental Health First Aid

Our standard (Adult) Mental Health First Aid Training is designed as an early-intervention course, equipping participants with mental health literacy and practical skills needed to support someone experiencing a mental health problem or experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or crisis. 

The course looks at support options and how to activate them.

Customised to suit:

• workplaces
• community groups
• sporting groups

Course objectives

INTERVENE EARLY

Recognise the warning signs of mental health problems in other adults

PROVIDE SKILLS

Provides skills needed to speak openly and accurately about mental health

RESPOND IN A CRISIS

Respond across a range of crisis situations where an adult may be at risk of harm

REDUCE STIGMA

Reduce stigma and increase support for those experiencing and living with mental health problems

Our training will provide you with a practical, evidence-based action plan.

What you will learn

After attending our mental health first aid training, you will recognise when a person is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis and be able to provide initial support and assistance until the person in crisis attains professional support.  

Our mental health training covers the following areas: 

> Depression

> Anxiety

> Psychosis

> Substanceuse

Crises covered in our short courses in mental health:

> 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

After completing the course successfully, you will receive a certificate of accreditation valid for three years. We also make refresher courses available. Increase your knowledge and improve the well-being of those who cross your path by attending our mental health first aid course.