This is a 2 Day, Face-to-Face offering of the Standard Mental Health First Aid course offered by TUSA at the
Southeast Tasmania Study Hub,
4 Dubs and Co Drive,
Sorell, Tasmania 7172
This MHFA Training session will be provided over two full days over two weeks, both days will run from 9am – 5pm
- Day 1: FRIDAY 22nd MAY
- Day 2: FRIDAY 29th MAY
For discounted pricing, enrolment requires current (SSAF paying) Student ID for
student pricing and payment upfront. If using an invalid ID, you will
be charged the remaining cost of a full-priced enrolment.
The Standard Mental Health First Aid 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.
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 you’ll learn
Learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of common mental health problems and crisis situations, including:
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Psychosis
• Substance use problems
• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Panic attacks
• Non suicidal self-injury
• Traumatic events
Become an MHFAider
Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.
Complete a short assessment at the end of the course to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider). Accreditations are valid for 3 years.
* Please bring your own snacks and lunch for the sessions; food is not provided. *
