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Standard MHFA Course Outline
This is a 12 hour program typically run 9am-4pm over 2 days.
Recommended for supervisors, managers and Human Resource staff as well as counsellors and personnel in social and health services or in education. Also valuable for family, friends or colleagues of those with a mental health problem.
MHFA manual + MHFA attendance certificate + training materials included.
Standard MHFA Manual
Session 1:
- Why Mental Health First Aid?
- The 5 Steps of Mental Health First Aid
- Common Mental Health Problems
- What is Depression?
- Symptoms & Causes of Depression
Session 2:
- Crisis First Aid for Suicidal Behavior
- Treatment & Resources for Depression
- What are Anxiety Disorders?
- Symptoms & Causes of Anxiety Disorders
Session 3:
- Crisis First Aid for Panic Attacks
- Crisis First Aid for Acute Stress Reaction
- Treatment and Resources for Anxiety Disorders
- What are Psychotic Disorders?
- Symptoms & Causes of Psychotic Disorders
ALGEE— the Action Plan
Session 4:
- Crisis First Aid for Acute Psychosis
- Treatment and Resources for Psychosis
- What is Substance Use Disorder?
- Symptoms & Causes of Substance Use Disorder
- Crisis First Aid for Overdose
- Treatment & Resources for Substance Use Disorder
Download the Adult Mental Health First Aid Brochure (PDF 1.4MB)
Contact MindSavers or telephone 1300 842 040 to find out more about this renowned course, to reserve a place, or to schedule an in-house course for your group or business.
