Face-to-face
Two instructor-led six-hour sessions across two days, with practice and discussion together in the room.
Core course · Adults supporting adults
Standard Mental Health First Aid
Learn to recognise mental health concerns, start a supportive conversation and connect someone with appropriate help.
Choose face-to-face, blended face-to-face or blended online learning.
The course
Practical skills for initial support
Standard MHFA teaches participants how to approach and assist another adult experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. It covers common mental health problems, supportive conversations, crisis responses and ways to encourage professional and other suitable supports.
What participants practise
- Recognising changes that may suggest someone needs help.
- Listening and responding without judgement.
- Applying the MHFA action plan in a range of situations.
- Looking after themselves while supporting others.
Course and accreditation
All three formats cover Standard Mental Health First Aid through instructor-led learning, with self-paced eLearning added in blended formats. Participants may complete a separate post-course assessment for MHFAider accreditation; attending the course alone does not confer accreditation.
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Delivery options
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A look inside the course
What to expect from Standard MHFA
Hear from Mental Health First Aid International about the experience and learning in a Standard Mental Health First Aid course.
Watch on YouTube →Standard MHFA · What you will learn
Confidence for conversations that matter
Standard Mental Health First Aid gives adults a practical framework for offering initial support to another adult until professional help is received or a crisis resolves.
01 / NOTICE
Recognise signs
Understand common mental health problems and changes that may signal someone needs support.
02 / CONNECT
Start a conversation
Approach someone with care, listen without judgement and offer reassurance.
03 / RESPOND
Give initial help
Use the MHFA action plan in everyday situations and when someone may be at risk.
04 / GUIDE
Encourage support
Help someone consider professional and other suitable supports while looking after yourself.
Topics covered
DepressionAnxietyPsychosisSubstance useSuicidal thoughts and behavioursPanic attacksNon-suicidal self-injuryTraumatic events
Plan Standard MHFA training
Talk through your group’s needs and the available course dates.