Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid 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.

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults
• Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
• Know the barriers to help-seeking and how to overcome these
• Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support
• Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments and supports available
• Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider

This course covers common and disabling mental health problems and crisis situations. Participants learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of situations, including:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Psychosis
• Substance-use problems
• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Panic attacks
• Non-suicidal self-injury
• Traumatic events

Those who complete the course and a short assessment become accredited for 3 years as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.

This two-day course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program.

For more information regarding the course:

• Click here to give you an idea of ‘what to expect’ with the MHFA course and what it covers.
• FAQs about the course can be accessed here. 

The course will be held in a Launceston at the Launceston Conference Centre from 9am to 4pm on the 12th and 13th of June 2024.

For more information please contact admin@positivesolutions.com.au or call us on 6223 5612