The Standard Mental Health First Aid for Tertiary Students course teaches students 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.

Students learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in students and other 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, students learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Students also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional help or other supports.

Students 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.

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

This training is undertaken ONLINE

Part 1 - Self paced learning modules developed by MHFA Australia - You can purchase this separately here: https://shop.mhfa.com.au/product/elearning-standard-mhfa-for-tertiary-students-online-manual-only/

Part 2 - 2 x 2.5hr Webinars (Via Zoom) delivered by It Takes A Team (Andrew Marselos) (This course)