Mental Health First Aid Training

Become Certified in Mental Health First Aid and help 1 in 5 of your clients, customers, friends or family members that may be suffering with a mental health disorder.

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Why Mental Health First Aid

Mental health first aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, or who is in a mental health crisis (e.g., the person is suicidal or has had a traumatic experience). Like physical first aid, mental health first aid is given until the person receives professional help or until the crisis resolves.

Mental health first aid strategies are taught in evidence-based training courses authored by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia and delivered by accredited MHFA Instructors across the country. Intrinsic Mind offers Standard MHFA Courses and MHFA for Gambling Problems as authored by MHFA Australia, delivered by Instructors who are currently accredited by MHFA Australia.

MHFA is an award winning program and is included in SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidenced-Based Programs and Practices

Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness. It is also associated with decreased stigma and an increase in help provided over time.

Why should you become a Mental Health First Aider?

Mental Health First Aid is a traning course designed to help people to recognise the symptoms of mental health so that they can support those who are affected by Mental Health concerns. The Mental Health Training Course assists in reducing the stigma of mental health. It also raises awareness of a range of conditions to those who may not know about them.

What you will learn in the Mental Health First Aid Course

The benefits are numberous. The certificate is and excellent addition to anyone’s resume and you will learn: –

How to recognise signs and symptoms of mental health problems and crises in your employees, co-workers, friends and loved ones.
Risk factors and appropriate evidence-based treatements and supports.
How to respond and offer appropriate support to employees and co-workers using the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan.

Does the Mental Health First Aid Course Qualify you to become a Therapist?

Being a Mental Health First Aider does not qualify you to provide therapy. They are there to support an individual and helpt to make their life at work easier. It is important to not be judgemental and to encourage them to access the professional support that is available.

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