Mental Health First Aid

The Standard Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA®) 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.

Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available.

Intervene early

Recognise the warning signs of mental health problems in other adults.

Offer support

Learn the skills to speak openly and accurately about mental health.

Respond in a crisis

Respond across a range of crisis situations where an adult may be at risk of harm.

Reduce stigma

Reduce stigma and increase support for adults experiencing and living with mental health problems.

Adults who complete a Standard MHFA course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide mental health information and support when it matters most.

Learning Outcomes

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.

The Standard Mental Health First Aid course is based on guidelines that are informed by people with lived experience, their caregivers and health professionals.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• People & Culture / HR / WHS Teams and HSRs
• Operational Leaders and Supervisors
• Employees wanting to assist colleagues

Event Details

Date: Monday 30 November 2026 and Tuesday 1 December 2026

Venue: 4/255 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Time: Arrival and registration: 8:30am – 9am

Training Session: 9am – 4pm

Cost: $399 (GST Incl) per person

About the Trainer

Carol is a registered psychologist with a Master’s degree in Organisational and Industrial Psychology. She is a certified HSR with qualifications in Critical Incident Debriefing and mediation, and has over 30 years of experience in the not for profit, health, and public sectors.

Carol combines deep expertise in workplace psychological safety and wellbeing with an engaging, interactive training style. Her sessions are tailored to each audience, ensuring practical understanding and meaningful application. She is also a licensed MHFA Instructor.