Mental Health First Aid Training
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training provides people with the skills and knowledge to recognise, respond to, and support someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
The training equips participants to assist individuals who may be developing a mental health condition, facing a worsening issue, or experiencing an acute crisis—until professional help is available or the situation resolves.
The course is based on extensive research and expert consensus, incorporating insights from clinicians, mental health professionals, and people with lived experience.
Participants will receive a free MHFA Manual and have the opportunity to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider upon completion of the course.
What Will You Learn?
This course provides adults with the skills and confidence to assist young people who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.Â
Participants will gain:
- An understanding of adolescent development and mental health challenges
- Knowledge of common mental health conditions affecting young people
- Practical strategies to provide initial support and encourage professional help-seeking
- Awareness of evidence-based treatments and interventions
- Skills to provide first aid in a crisis situation
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions
- Provide initial support to someone in need
- Encourage appropriate professional help-seeking
- Understand evidence-based approaches to supporting recovery
- Offer first aid in a mental health crisis
Who Can Attend?
This course is open to anyone who wants to increase their understanding of mental health and learn how to provide support.
Please note: MHFA training is not a therapy or support group—it is an educational course designed to give participants practical first aid skills.
Upon completion, participants can undertake an online Accreditation Assessment to receive a Mental Health First Aider Certificate, valid for three years.
Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training
For Adults Who Work with Young People
The Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Course is designed for adults who live or work with adolescents aged 12 to 18 years.
It is particularly beneficial for parents, teachers, sports coaches, youth workers, and anyone supporting young people’s mental wellbeing. The course may also be relevant for those assisting individuals slightly younger or older than this age group.
Whats Covered in this Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training:
Developing Mental Health Conditions:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
- Eating disorders
Mental Health Crisis Situations:
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury (self-harm)
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe effects of drug or alcohol use
- Acute psychotic states
- Aggressive or violent behaviours
