Mental health first aid is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves (Kitchener & Jorm, 2002). Mental health first aid strategies are taught in training programs developed by Mental Health First Aid TM (MHFA) Australia, a national non-profit health promotion charity focused on training and research.
Find a course in your area
MHFA has a network of over 1000 Accredited Instructors delivering MHFA Training across Australia. MHFA does not centrally coordinate these courses.
To find a course in your local area, use the Course Calendar or you can Find an Instructor in your area and contact them directly to request training in your community or workplace.
Teach MHFA in your community or workplace
Our 5-5.5 day Instructor Training Courses accredit suitable candidates to become MHFA Instructors who can then deliver courses in their community or workplace. Instructors receive ongoing support from the MHFA team.