Mental Health First Aid (Blended MHFA)
Accredited training to support someone in a mental health crisis.
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Mental health is a critical part of a healthy and productive workplace. This blended online course is designed to provide your staff with the skills to recognise, understand, and respond to mental health issues and crises. It offers a flexible alternative to traditional two-day, in-person courses, making it ideal for busy workplaces. The program teaches you how to confidently support a colleague who may be struggling with a mental health problem or crisis.
Who is this for?
This course is for all adult staff, 18 years and over, in the workplace. It’s for anyone who wants to become a Mental Health First Aider and be a positive force in their workplace by understanding how to provide initial support to colleagues in need.
What can I expect?
This course is delivered in two convenient parts. The first is a self-paced eLearning component (5-7 hours) that you can complete at your own convenience. This is followed by two instructor-led Zoom sessions (2.5 hours each) where you can connect with your instructor and other participants.
How can we help?
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Identify common mental health problems and their signs and symptoms.
- Understand different types of mental illnesses.
- Provide initial support for a range of mental health crises, including suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, and traumatic events.
- Know where to seek professional help and other resources.
- Develop an action plan to provide effective and immediate help.
How to book
To discuss your team’s needs, learn about availability, and book your session, please contact us.
Frequently asked questions
It is an accredited, skills-based training program that equips adults to identify, understand, and provide initial support to someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis until professional help is available.
The course has two parts: a self-paced eLearning module taking 5 to 7 hours, followed by two instructor-led sessions via Zoom, each lasting 2.5 hours.
Topics include depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use, suicidal thoughts and behaviours, panic attacks, traumatic events, severe psychotic states, effects of alcohol/drugs, and aggressive behaviours.
All adults aged 18 years and above, suitable for workplace staff and community members.
- Self-paced eLearning: 5–7 hours
- Live Zoom sessions: 2 sessions of 2.5 hours each, including set-up time.
Participants will learn to:
- Identify signs and symptoms of mental illnesses
- Recognise different mental health conditions
- Use evidence-based action plans to intervene early
- Support someone in crisis until professional help arrives
- Understand where to seek help and how to reduce stigma.
Yes, it is accredited by Mental Health First Aid Australia and recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe and effective suicide prevention program.
You can book online or face-to-face training by contacting us via email at workplacematters@relationshipmatters.com.au or calling 03 8650 6262.