Will you be
One of the Million?
Over 800,000 people across Australia have now been trained in Mental Health First Aid and we are calling on individuals all over the country to learn the skills, become a Mental Health First Aider and Be one of the Million.
What you will learn on a
Mental Health First Aid course
Understanding how to talk about mental health and help someone in need is an important skill. Many people feel uncomfortable and unprepared when thinking about starting a conversation with someone they are concerned about.
Mental Health First Aid courses teach people the skills to feel confident about what to do when they are concerned that someone they care about may have a mental health problem.
At an MHFA course, you will learn how to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems or a crisis such as thoughts of suicide. You’ll gain the confidence to give the most effective support you can and when and how to access professional help. You’ll also learn about the sorts of treatments which have been shown by research to be the most effective, and how to access these.
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Melissa
Melissa is a HR Business Partner at Coca Cola Amatil. When she saw how her manager helped an employee in need, she knew that she had to complete MHFA. She now puts her skills into action at work and is an advocate for promoting good mental health in her organisation.
Harjyot
Harjyot is a medical student at JCU, and grew up in a rural community in North Queensland. When she saw the impact of natural disasters on the agricultural and indigenous communities in her area she decided to pursue a medical degree and complete MHFA.
Fiona
Fiona is a family lawyer with her own practice in NSW. When she experienced burnout and stress in the workplace, it was a motivator to complete MHFA. She can now better support her clients and the next generation of lawyers.
Tim
Tim is the student club president at St. Hilda’s College. When he realised that he and his friends didn’t have the skills to help a friend in crisis he put in motion a plan to ensure all college students could complete MHFA.
Toni
Toni is a lecturer and a senior pastor in Victoria. When he saw the struggles that many migrants have when joining a new community, he decided to complete MHFA so he could better support them.
Campaign Video
Over 800,000 people across Australia have now been trained in Mental Health First Aid. Learn the skills to be confident and prepared when someone in your life needs help. Be one of the million.
Research has shown that
MHFA training is associated with:
Decreases in stigmatising attitudes.
SIMPLE PROCESS
1. Decide which course
We have a number of different courses for you to choose from whether you are an individual or an organisation.
2. Find your local instructor
Use our search tool to find the time and location of your chosen course and then contact your local instructor.
3. Get Accredited
Once you have taken the course you will be able to go ahead and become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider.
Comments and feedback from previous participants
Very worthwhile and relevant course for not only my professional life but my personal life also. Highly recommended.
Devina
I believe that it would be beneficial for everyone to complete this course, especially when mental health is such a pressing issue in today's society.
Mau
I feel empowered to provide mental health first aid support to people experiencing mental problems including young people in the community.
Ami