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 20/06/25 @ 10.00am - 2.30pm

WHAT THE COURSE COVERS

Empowering communities with early intervention mental health training helps foster a culture of care, enabling individuals to thrive and communities to flourish.

Mental Health First Aid is a practical skills-based education program that equips people with the skills and confidence needed to recognise and respond to someone they know who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.

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 Standard MHFA for Community Settings Instructor.
Instructor

MORE INFORMATION

If you would like to find out more information on Standard MHFA for Community Settings please visit https://www.mhfa.com.au/training-pathways/communities/

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

ABOUT THE TRAINER

Sonja Bottern has considerable experience in leading and managing large teams, as well as volunteering on many community/grassroots organizations. 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.