Mental Health First Aid equips you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to an individual experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.  Throughout this course, you will learn how to use a practical, evidence based action plan to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.  

Content of this course includes:

• Overview of Mental Health issues in Australia

• Conversations to support people struggling with anxiety and depression

• Approaching someone you suspect may be suicidal and suicide prevention

• Supporting people who have experienced trauma, or self-harm & PTSD

• De-escalating aggressive behaviours 

• Substance use/abuse indicators and approaching the person

• Self-care and resilience after these conversations