Standard Mental Health First Aid

The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches adults (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to adults who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis.

Upcoming dates

Join us in person in Berwick, VIC 3806

Location

Berwick, VIC 3806. Location TBC closer to the time but we usually run at Rossmoyne Family & Community Centre near Parkhill Plaza/Timbarra School.

Dates

Saturday July 26th & Sunday July 27th

Time

9:30 - 4:30 pm.

What's included?

  • 12 hours 
  • Build your mental health knowledge
  • Learn how to navigate crisis
  • Practice in a safe environment
  • Mental Health First Aider Accreditation

Connect

MHFA courses teach members of the public how to provide initial help to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.

The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. 

Support

The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches any adult (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to someone who is experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.

Learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.

Course Lessons

Meet the instructor

Feren Yen

Licensed MHFA Standard Instructor
Trauma Sensitive Yoga Trainer and 300-hour Program Mentor
Doctorate of Education Candidate (trauma-informed education)
Patrick Jones - Course author
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