STANDARD MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
TF Training proudly delivers Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses in the Mildura region.
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.
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.
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.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS LEARN
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INTERVENE EARLY
Recognise the warning signs of mental health problems in other adults.
OFFER SUPPORT
Learn the skills to speak accurately and openly about mental health.
RESOND 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.
After completing the course, participants will be able to:
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Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults
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Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
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Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support
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Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments and supports available
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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.
Tom Fagernes is an educator and speaker specialising in wellbeing for businesses and parents.
He is a national leader in the space of perinatal fatherhood programs and has delivered programs to over 2,500 participants across Australia.
Tom is licensed by Mental Health First Aid® Australia to deliver Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses in Australia.
