STANDARD MHFA for COMMUNITY Settings
Blended Mental Health First Aid Courses are an alternate online delivery pathway for the 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid Course (for adults assisting other adults).
This Blended course is ideal for many workplaces where 2-day face-to-face training courses are more challenging for course participant attendance.
Blended Online MHFA Courses include two components:
• Course Component 1
A self-paced eLearning component (takes 5-7 hours to complete)
• Course Component 2
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An Instructor-led component using online video-conferencing (2 sessions of 2.5 hours each including breaks plus a 1 hour break in-between session 1 and session 2). Participants will need access to their own computer with webcam and microphone, notepad and pen.
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An Instructor-led component in-person face-to-face (1 session of 4 hours including breaks)
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Why Choose Mental Health First Aid Training?
Well-being (1,2)
MHFA training has been identified as a key action that supports a mentally healthy workplace and positively impacts on the mental health of employees in the workplace.
International Recognition
The Mental Health First Aid Program has been recognised with a number of Australian and international awards, including the TheMHS Medal. It has been recognised in the UK as an example of radical efficiency and has been listed in the USA by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on their National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP).
​Lived Experience
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia is committed to telling the stories of people with lived experiences of mental health problems.
MHFA courses are based on the expert consensus, of people with lived experience of mental health problems and mental health professionals.
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What is covered in an MHFA course?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses are based on evidence of what is best practice mental health first aid to support someone who has a mental health problem or is experiencing a mental health crisis. This evidence has been developed in partnership with the University of Melbourne, through developing Delphi method guidelines that cover a number of mental health problems, crises and in different contexts. All MHFA courses are then evaluated, using rigorous scientific methods, to ensure they are having a positive impact.
These evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses and their treatments, knowledge of appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness, benefits which are maintained over time. Some studies have also shown improved mental health in those who attend the training, decreases in stigmatising attitudes and increases in the amount and type of support provided to others.
Evidence-based Courses
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Learn to recognise and provide initial help with common mental health problems to support family, friends, neighbours, community group or the general public using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan, and, how to respond in a crisis situation.
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Mental health problems covered:
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Depression and anxiety
Psychosis
Substance use problems
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Mental health crisis covered
Sucidal thoughts and behaviours
Panic attacls
Traumatic events
Severe psychotic states
Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
Aggressive behaviours
During the course, participants have the opportunity to practice new skills in a safe environment.
Note: This is an education course designed to teach people the skills to give first aid to others, it is not a therapy or support group.
Mental Health First Aider Accreditation
People who attend Mental Health First Aid training can complete an online assessment to be accredited as a Mental Health First Aider.
The accreditation is valid for three years.
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MHFA Officers
Just like appointing physical first aid officers, many organisations choose to appoint accredited Mental Health First Aiders to the role of Mental Health First Aid officer within the workplace.
Mental Health First Aid Officers are appointed and supported to:
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• Provide mental health first aid within their worksite
• Escalate any matters in a prompt and appropriate fashion according to relevant organisational policy and procedures.
Pricing
Cost: $245 per person and includes eLearning
Contact us for pricing to come to your workplace and provide Mental Health First Aid training
References
1. pwc. Creating a mentally healthy workplace: Return on investment analysis. Sydney; 2014
2. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. The burden of disease and injury in Australia, 2015. Canberra; 2019
Customer Testimonies
“Andrew kept everyone engaged and shared stories which made the content more relevant to practical life”
"Very bubbly and easy-going and allowed everyone to feel comfortable. was very knowledgable on content and had good examples."
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"Andrew is really easy going instructor and he would be happy to allow me to ask any questions regarding mental health first aid. He would provide useful techniques to let me gain new acknowledge."
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