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Each year 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness.
Many people don’t feel knowledgeable or confident to offer assistance.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you the skills to help someone you feel needs a helping hand with their Mental Health.
Mental Health First Aid is so important. With 1 in 5 Australians experiencing a mental illness of some kind every year, statistically, we are sure to know someone who is experiencing a mental health issue, right now.
Equipping ourselves with Mental Health First Aid skills is essential. These skills allow us to open up difficult conversations where we feel someone may be experiencing a mental health issue, and assist them to get professional assistance for it.
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What is the Mental Health First Aid Certification about?
Mental Health First Aid Certification (MHFA Certification) educates you about mental health illnesses and substance use disorders. MHFA training is designed to help you identify risk factors and to look out for specific warning signs of developing mental health concerns or crisis situations. You will develop a deeper understanding of mental illnesses and how to assist someone who may be experiencing a mental health problem or having a mental health crisis.
Learning MHFA helps remove the stigma from starting conversations around mental health, especially with those who may initially feel uncomfortable or unsure of how to approach or seek advice about the topic. There are many who have difficulties helping those around them with mental health problems and are often unsure of what they should do. Mental illness incorporates a large range of disorders that can be challenging to identify and help treat without adequate MHFA training as some illnesses may be more severe than others and could last a long time.
Our Mental Health First Aid certification is delivered by our highly acclaimed facilitator, Nick McEwan-Hall, who is nationally accredited by Mental Health First Aid Australia. The training teaches only evidence-based MHFA strategies to help people respond to a wide range of scenarios in the most effective manner possible.
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Mental Health skills are essential skill for everyone.
In this video, you’ll see a segment from ABC news, which outlines what the course is about, why it’s important, and what you’ll learn.
With one in five people in Australia experiencing a mental health issue every year, and around 3000 people a year dying by suicide, mental health and mental health issues affect everyone.
Additionally, the interview makes the valid point that most people want to help, but many people simply do not know how, or do not feel confident to so so.
While this interview focusses on supporting someone who is suicidal, the course content is much broader than that.
Why is a mental health first aid certification important and what are the benefits?
Having the ability to start discussions around mental health can help others greatly and may encourage them to seek professional help as you can provide them with support and point them in the right direction for further assistance.
Understanding the mental health of the people around you is important, as the way others behave can influence how we think and act. By possessing the skills to identify and offer mental health first aid, you can increase someone’s overall wellbeing and performance at home, work or in their studies.
1 in 5 Australians are experiencing a form of mental illness each year. The chances are high that you know someone who may need your help, and by completing your Mental Health First Aid qualification, you’ll be ideally positioned to assist them, greatly increasing their quality of life and wellbeing.
The state of Mental Health in Australia.
Around half of the Australian population that is aged between 16 to 85 years will experience a mental health illness at some stage in their life, which is close to 9 million people. The most common mental illnesses Australians continue to experience include depression, anxiety and substance use disorder, in particular, alcohol consumption.
The mental health crisis in Australia continues to worsen, as people are more likely to die by taking their own life than from skin cancer. Of all the people who are able to seek professional help, around 75% of those engaged in professional mental health services have experienced more long-term positive results, which could be initiated by the first aid of someone with an MHFA certification.
In addition to the Mental Health First Aid Certification, we also offer a course on Youth Mental Health First Aid and the MHFA Refresher.
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Loneliness: The Current and Emerging Epidemic Affecting Lives Globally
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Your Facilitator
We know that a great course is made even better by a fantastic facilitator!
Our Founder, Nick McEwan-Hall, facilitates our Mental Health First Aid courses for us. You may have seen Nick present at conferences, workshops and webinars.
If you have, you’ll know Nick is a great facilitator who knows how to bring learning to life. Nick is as passionate about good facilitation as he is about the content.
Participants in our courses rate Nick a 9.7 out of 10 for his facilitation skills. We’re sure you’ll find Nick creative, engaging, knowledgeable, caring and fun!
Enrol now. Learn the skills. Save a life.
