The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course

 is for any interested adult.

You will learn how to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan.

This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

WHAT’S THE FORMAT?
This is a 12-hour course, which is usually delivered as either:
A 2-day training package (6 hours per day), or as 4 separate modules (3 hours each)

WHO CAN ATTEND?
Any adult can attend.

WHAT IS THE COST?
Attendance fees for the two-day training program is $300.00 inc GST per participant, which includes morning/afternoon refreshment (not lunch).

WHY ATTEND A COURSE?
Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness. It is also associated with decreased stigma and an increase in help provided.

WHY TRAINUPNOW?
Approximately 20% of Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Completing an MHFA Course with TrainupNOW will help you to develop the skills to support a friend, family member or co-worker.

 Acquiring mental health first aid skills with TrainupNOW means you can assist someone developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis and make a real difference to your community.

TrainupNOW has been delivering physical first aid and aquatic rescue courses and involved with the emergency services system (surf lifesaving) for over 10 years.