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. Intervene earlyRecognise the waningsigns of mental healthproblems in other adults. Respond in a crisisRespond across a rangeof crisis situations wherean adult may be at risk ofharm. Offer supportLearn the skills to speakopenly and accuratelyabout mental health. Reduce stigmaReduce stigma andincrease support for adultsexperiencing and living withmental health problems. Why attend a Standard Mental Health First Aid training course?Improve knowledgeEvaluations consistentlyshow that by attending acourse, participants improvetheir knowledge of mentalillnesses, their treatmentsand appropriate first aidstrategies. Improve confidenceCourse participantsreport improvedconfidence in providingfirst aid to individuals.
