Program Overview
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants 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.
All sessions are led by a Mental Health First Aid Australia trained and Licensed Instructor.
All People Tank programs are designed to be practical, interactive and immediately applicable to the workplace, with opportunities for reflection, discussion and real-world application.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults
Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support
Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments and
supports available
Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider.
Delivery Options
2 x 6-hour sessions over 2 days
Audience
Suitable for individuals, workplaces of all sizes,
and volunteer and community-based groups.
Any adult (aged 18+) can attend.
Program Outline
Learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of common mental health
problems and crisis situations, including:
Depression
Anxiety
Psychosis
Substance use problems
Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Panic attacks
Non suicidal self-injury
Traumatic events.
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