Join Clayton Hamilton, an experienced Arts professional and passionate mental health advocate as he delivers Mental Health First Aid Training this May alongside Dr. Olga Lucia Gamboa Arana, a cognitive neuroscientist, psychotherapist, coach, and mindfulness teacher.

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.

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.

Adults who complete the course become 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.

Topics discussed include Depression, Anxiety, Suicide, Psychosis, Crisis First Aid and Substance Use Problems.

This course is delivered across 2 days and attendance is compulsory at both days to receive the certification.

Once the course is completed there is a short quiz to receive accreditation for 3 years.

When: Saturday 17th May 2025 9.30am to 5pm & Saturday 24 May 2025 9.30am to 5pm

Where: Level 1, 303 Marrickville Road Marrickville (Marrickville Town Hall, Sydney Fringe Offices)

How much: $159.00 + GST & booking fees ~~Normally $249.00~~

*Sales close 11.59pm Wednesday 14 May, 2025

Please contact Clayton at contact@claytonhamilton.com.au if you have any questions.

Concession prices available for First Nations people, members of the trans and gender diverse community and those from low socio-economic background. To self-identify for a concession, please email contact@claytonhamilton.com.au for a confidential chat.

Special thanks to Sydney Fringe Incorporated for gifting the space for delivery. Consider a donation to Sydney Fringe at checkout.