Mental Health First Aid

The Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.

Please note that both sessions need to be attended to complete the training. There is some flexibility if you are not able to attend all of the session/s. Those without a base pass will need to speak to the contact for this activity (Rob Johnstone) or the staff at Larrakeyah Neighbourhood House to get signed into the base.

Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available.

Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional help or other supports.