Mental health training programs are designed to provide individuals with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to promote positive mental health and well-being, both for themselves and for those around them.
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Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid training programs are becoming increasingly popular as people recognize the importance of addressing mental health issues in their communities.
These programs teach individuals how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, provide initial support to someone in crisis, and refer them to appropriate professional help.
Mental Health First Aid training programs are designed for anyone who wants to learn how to respond to mental health crises, including healthcare professionals, educators, first responders, employers, and members of the general public. The goal of these programs is to increase awareness and reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues, while equipping people with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide effective support and care to those in need.
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What is Mental Health First Aid Training? (MHFA)
MHFA courses teach mental health first aid strategies to members of the public. MHFA is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Course content is derived from a number of consensus studies incorporating the expertise of hundreds of researchers, clinicians, mental health consumer advocates and carer advocates across the English speaking western world.
Course participants will receive a free copy of the MHFA Manual and are eligible to become an accredited Mental Health first aider.
What topics are covered in MHFA?
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of the common and disabling mental health problems, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.
Depression
Anxiety problems
Psychosis
Substance use problems.
Who can attend a Mindfull Aus MHFA training course?
Anyone interested can attend. Please note this course is not a therapy or support group, rather it is an education course to learn how to give help and support to others. Increase your understanding and knowledge for mental health challenges .
Participants who complete this training are eligible to complete an online Accreditation Assessment in order to receive a Mental Health First Aider Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years
Evaluation & Effectiveness
Mindfull Aus has now trained up over 400+ Adults in Mental Health Accreditation training with 95% of participants getting their accreditation as well as 99% of participants fulfilling both days of training required. All courses in 2020 have been at capacity (22) maximum.
Standard Adults MHFA Training
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YOUTH MHFA TRAINING
For people who work with Adolescents.
The Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is for adults working or living with adolescents (those aged between 12 and 18 years), however, the course can be relevant for those helping people who are a little younger or older. This course is particularly suitable for parents, teachers, sports coaches, and youth workers.
What the course covers:
The course teaches adults how to assist adolescents who are developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Course participants learn about adolescent development, the signs and symptoms of the common and disabling mental health problems in young people, where and how to get help when a young person is developing a mental illness, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.
All MHFA Courses teach how to give the mental health first aid using the MHFA Action Plan ALGEE.
Developing mental health problems covered are:
Depression
Anxiety problems
Psychosis
Substance use problems
Eating disorders
Mental health crisis situations covered are:
Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Non-suicidal self-injury (sometimes called deliberate self-harm)
Panic attacks
Traumatic events
Severe effects of drug or alcohol use
Severe psychotic states
Aggressive behaviours
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Mental health in the workplace.
No doubt, you're already thinking about how you can create a mentally healthy workplace.
You are not alone; more and more workplaces are realising the impact of mental health problems at work on their people and productivity.
Encouraging early help-seeking is one way to promote a mentally healthy workplace. This is where Mental Health First Aid can help.
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training course which gives your employees the skills and confidence to have supportive conversations with their co-workers and help guide them to professional help if needed. It has been shown to increase knowledge, confidence and helping behaviours, and reduce stigma.
Designed for workplaces that require increased flexibility in the delivery of training for their staff members, the Blended Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace course is a combination of online (eLearning) and a half day of follow-on face-to-face training.
The course teaches managers, supervisors and individuals how to assist a co-worker who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. However course participants will learn mental health first aid skills that can be applied to help any adult. Course content is tailored to the workplace setting using case-studies, videos and resources tailored to their learning needs.
Course participants first complete the interactive self-paced eLearning component that presents an overview of mental health problems and mental health crises. The follow-on face-to-face training allows participants the opportunity to revise and consolidate skills in a group environment, and to address mental health problems in the workplace in more depth.
The eLearning component covers.
Workplace MHFA Training
Developing mental health problems covered:
Depression
Anxiety problems
Psychosis
Substance use problems
The half day face-to-face session covers.
The face-to-face component is designed to be delivered after participants have completed the eLearning MHFA in the Workplace Course.
In this face-to-face training, the focus is on the revision and application of knowledge and skills learnt in the eLearning component, providing participants with the opportunity to:
Examine issues pertinent to mental health problems in the workplace in more depth
Clarify any points of uncertainty remaining after completion of the eLearning modules
Apply the MHFA Action Plan to relevant workplace scenarios
Discuss and reflect 'a where to from now' in using mental health first aid skills in the workplace.
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.
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UPCOMING TRAINING COURSES
Here is a list of the upcoming training courses. If there isn’t a course in your area, please register your details and you will be the first to get access to our new training courses when they are released.
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What people have said
“Participating in mental health training was a transformative experience. It provided me with valuable insights and practical strategies to support my own well-being and that of others. I feel more confident and equipped to navigate mental health challenges in both personal and professional settings. Highly recommended!” ”
“The mental health training program exceeded my expectations. The facilitators were knowledgeable, empathetic, and created a safe space for learning. I gained a deeper understanding of mental health issues, stigma, and the importance of self-care. This training has empowered me to be a compassionate advocate for mental health awareness in my community.” ”
“I cannot emphasize enough the positive impact mental health training had on my life. It not only helped me recognize and address my own struggles but also taught me how to extend a helping hand to others in need. The practical tools and resources provided were invaluable, and I am forever grateful for this life-changing experience.””