Mental Health First Aid Training for Educators and Parents

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to: 

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults 
• Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation 
• Know the barriers to help-seeking and how to overcome these 
• Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support 
• Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments and supports available 
• Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider 

This course covers common and disabling mental health problems and crisis situations. Participants learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of situations, including:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Psychosis
• Substance use problems
• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Panic attacks
• Non-suicidal self-injury
• Traumatic events

You Can Do It! Education programs have been independently reviewed and are listed in theBe You Programs Directory. It meets the minimum evidence requirements set by Be You and has been awarded a rating for evidence and implementation.