This course is run online - cost INCLUDES Manuals and e-learning vouchers (totals $110 and payable directly to MHFA Australia)

4hrs to be attended in order to receive a certificate.

E-learning to be completed prior to workshop.

COURSE DATE AND TIME

Friday 12/09/25 @ 9.00pm - 1.00pm

WHAT THE COURSE COVERS

Mental Health First Aid is a practical, skills-based education program that equips adults in the workplace with the skills and confidence needed to recognise and respond to a co-worker or another adult experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.

Topics covered include:

- depression and anxiety

- psychosis

- substance use problems

Mental health crisis covered include:

- suicidal thoughts and behaviours

- panic attacks

- traumatic events

- severe psychotic states

- severe effects from alcohol or other drug use

- aggressive behaviours

COURSE COMPONENTS

Component 1:

3-4hrs self-paced eLearning component

Component 2:

1 x 4hr zoom sessions led by an accredited and experienced MHFA in the workplace Instructor

MORE INFORMATION

If you would like to find out more information on MHFA in the Workplace please visit https://www.mhfa.com.au/training-pathways/workplaces/

For any other information, please email Sonja at info@botternconsulting.com

ABOUT THE TRAINER

Sonja Bottern has considerable experience in senior roles, leading and managing large teams. Her qualifications include both Social Work and teaching and she has worked in the mental health sector for 25yrs.

Sonja also runs a variety of other training like ASIST (suicide prevention), safeTALK (Suicide Awareness) and all the other MHFA trainings.