Our Mental Health Essentials courses provide a solid foundation to improve awareness, reduce risk, open conversation, and identify early signs of distress.
There is a troubling number of mental health issues in Australia – around one in five adults each year, increasing to 75% of people between the ages of 16 and 86. Amongst many factors, awareness, stigma and uncertainty on how to provide support are large contributors to the prevalence of these issues.
The weight of evidence indicates that these three factors can have an enormous impact on the mental health and safety of communities and workplaces. With a basic understanding of mental health, simple steps to identify when things aren’t right, and a straightforward process to follow in a crisis, you can make a large difference with relatively little training.
Do you want to feel confident in the health & wellbeing of your peers & co-workers? Do you want to gain the tools to help build a supportive community? We make it easy, engaging, and effective with our Mental Health Essentials workshop.
Our Essentials course is a short, accessible training session based on the evidence-based research in the full Mental Health First Aid program. The broad approach to cover the basics of mental health is perfect for those who don’t need full training or are short on time.
Life is messy - whether it’s time, location, learning type, or anything else - we cater with easy-to-attend short sessions with plenty of flexibility for how you engage with the program. We prioritise accessibility and offer both in-person and online sessions.
Mental health can be a tough topic for many people. With deep respect for both the subject material and you, we make it easier to approach with a comfortable, safe atmosphere - and we even share a laugh from time to time.
If you only engage with a small amount of mental health training, our Essentials course is perfect to get the most benefit for the least cost. We cover the foundational information to give you the tools to make an impact, with the opportunity to expand your ability down the track.
Evidence-based foundational mental health support and awareness training provides enormous benefits, but it’s not always easy to arrange. It is with us. Our Essentials course will give you the longer runway you need to access full MHFA accreditation in a smooth, stepwise approach.
Mental Health Essentials is for everyone - we aim to make it equally accessible regardless of your experience in life. We offer sensory aids, fidget tools, and customised courses to give you the best experience. Don’t hesitate to tell us what you need.
We can run our Mental Health Essentials course either online or in-person for your team. As a foundational introduction to mental health, we aim to cover the basics of mental health, dispel myths & the stigma associated with them, share the most up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge, look at two of the most common mental health issues people face, and provide supportive, safe ways to start a conversation with someone in need. Mental Health Essentials is ideal as a pre-cursor to full Mental Health First Aid training for those who aren’t sure that the full course is right for them.
During our course, we always include plenty of time for open discussion where our experienced facilitators will answer any questions and provide guidance and insight to issues you raise.
We have a long background in mental health education, support & awareness – coaching, counselling, preparing seminars and group training programs. No matter your needs, we make our Mental Health Essentials course accessible for your community or organisation.
Convenient and accessible. We deliver the same impactful Mental Health Essentials course to anywhere with an internet connection.
Check our events page to see our upcoming training, and book your place ahead of time.
Reach out to our team to discuss the benefits of Mental Health Essentials and see how we can help you make your workplace safer.
We aim to leave your team with a well-rounded knowledge of mental health, especially covering the impact of it in the workplace. This course provides a good foundation for better workplace safety, and can prepare people for Mental Health First Aid training in the future. Our Mental Health Essentials can be tailored to suit community groups, schools, or any other setting.
Understand the causes of common mental health issues, the basics of the mental health continuum, dispel myths and overcome the stigma.
Feel confident to open discussions about mental health, support peers, and contribute to an environment of mental wellbeing and collaboration.
Long lasting impacts on the culture, resilience, and productiveness of your workspace with mental health awareness, support, and empathy.
In Australia, and also the wider world, mental health outcomes continually fail to meet the standards of a healthy, functioning society. It’s an issue that deserves our attention – to overcome stigmas and create an environment where people are supported through tough times. We believe it can be achieved with a dedicated response from everyday people.
The Mental Health Coach is our way to improve the support available to vulnerable people all throughout society in a tangible, lasting way. With knowledge from evidence-based training and the confidence to share experiences with peers, we work with you to make a difference.
Nick started The Mental Health Coach with this in mind. From his background as coach, counsellor, facilitator and leader of multidisciplinary teams, he came to understand the wide variety of ways different people engage with learning.
Through programs like the globally-recognised Mental Health First Aid training, TMHC reaches people throughout society. We help people build safer, stronger, more supportive places to work, live and grow. By sharing the knowledge and skills that help make an impact when it matters most, we can all work together to move the needle in the right direction.
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We run our Mental Health Essentials course as both online webinars for 20 people, and in-person seminars for 35 people. They are short sessions – roughly 90 minutes online and 3-4 hours in person, and cover the basics of mental health to give people a good foundation of knowledge.
Our Mental Health Essentials course is designed both for businesses and organisations to provide a uniform baseline of mental health awareness to their teams, and for members of the public to join in our scheduled online webinars. The format of the course typically covers adults supporting adults, and we have Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid programs for understanding young people.
You can find our upcoming Mental Health Essentials webinars online – check our upcoming training page for details. If you’re a business or group looking for in-person sessions, get in touch with our team to find out how we can meet your needs.
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