What is Mental Health First Aid?
The help provided until professional support is received
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis — until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
The Standard MHFA course teaches participants how to provide that initial support using a practical, evidence-based action plan. Participants learn to recognise warning signs, have open and supportive conversations, and encourage professional help.
The ALGEE® Action Plan
ALGEE® is a registered trademark of Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Course Content
Common and disabling mental health problems and crisis situations.
This course covers
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Panic attacks
- Non suicidal self-injury
- Traumatic events
Learning outcomes
- 1Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults
- 2Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
- 3Know the barriers to help-seeking and how to overcome these
- 4Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support
- 5Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors, treatments and supports available
- 6Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider
Delivery
12 hours. Face-to-face delivery.
Face-to-Face
Fully in-person delivery — onsite at your workplace or at a training venue. Two days can be run back-to-back or split across separate weeks to suit your team's schedule.
All sessions are led by an MHFA trained and Licensed Instructor. On completion of the MHFA assessment, participants receive their Accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) — valid for 3 years.
Why MHFA?
Evidence-based. Internationally recognised.
Evidence-based
All MHFA courses are based on guidelines that are informed by people with lived experience, their caregivers, and mental health professionals.
Rigorously evaluated
Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training improves participants' knowledge of mental illnesses and their treatments, and confidence in providing mental health first aid.
Skills-based
Teaches the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to make a difference.
Internationally recognised
Over 8.5 million people trained in Mental Health First Aid across 50+ countries. Recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality and effective suicide prevention program.
Ready to train your team?
Contact Eyestar to organise in-house MHFA training for your organisation, or to find out more about upcoming public courses.
Get in TouchPublic Group Training
Upcoming Face-to-Face Courses
Public group MHFA courses open to individuals. 2-day face-to-face delivery — select a date and book your place. Accreditation awarded on successful assessment.
Public Course Special
$395 per person incl. GST
Normally $495 per person
MHFA Australia Accreditation included
Bookings are confirmed on receipt of payment. You will receive a booking confirmation by email. Maximum 12 participants per course. Attendance at both days is required for accreditation. Corporate and private group delivery is available — contact us to discuss.
Organisations & Private Groups
Training Your Team?
EYESTAR can deliver Standard MHFA as a private group course for your organisation. We'll work around your scheduling requirements, location, and cohort size.
Private group delivery is enquiry-based. Contact us to discuss your requirements and we'll provide a tailored quote.
Enquire About Corporate TrainingDedicated cohort
Your team only — no shared public course.
Your location or ours
On-site at your premises or at an EYESTAR training venue.
Flexible scheduling
Dates and times arranged around your operational requirements.
Larger groups available
We can accommodate larger cohorts at alternative facilities — contact us to discuss.