Course information
- NECA Course ID
- NECMHFA001
- Course Name
- Mental Health First Aid
- Duration
- 2 days
- Mode of Study
- Face-to-face
- Fees
- $690 per person (incl. GST)
- Next Intake
- No date - Please check back again soon for next course date.
Mental Health First Aid is a topic we can all benefit from learning more about. With 1 in 5 Australians experiencing mental health issues each year, and mental ill-health affecting many in the building and construction industry, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure all sites and teams know how to identify mental health issues in team members and colleagues.
Learning the signs of when an individual needs support, how to respond appropriately, and how to provide support until professional help is available, or the crisis resolves, can make a huge difference to someone.
What’s included?
Outcomes include how to:
- Intervene early – Recognise the warning signs of mental health problems in other adults.
- Offer support – Learn the skills to speak openly and accurately about mental health.
- Respond in a crisis – Respond across a range of crisis situations where an adult may be at risk of harm.
- Reduce stigma – Increase support for adults experiencing and living with mental health problems.
Course details
Whether they are a colleague, family member or a mate at the footy club, you can learn how to talk to someone and get the conversation going. NECA E&C aims for this course to provide you with the breadth of experience and understanding of the topic and the needs of those working in the electrical industry.
The topics you’ll learn about include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
- Panic attacks
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury
- Traumatic events
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.
Your facilitator will direct you to a short assessment at the end of a course to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider), as recognised by Mental Health First Aid Australia, and accreditations are valid for 3 years.
Standard fee: $690 per person (incl. GST)
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