Registrations for Semester 1, 2019 workshops are now open.
Mental Health First Aid is a certified training program, teaching students how to provide initial support someone in a mental health crisis situation, or someone who is developing a mental disorder, until appropriate professional treatment is received or the crisis resolves. Mental health crisis situations covered are: suicidal thoughts and behaviours, panic attacks, severe effects of drug or alcohol use, severe psychotic states and aggressive behaviours. Developing mental health problems covered are: depression, anxiety problems, psychosis and substance use problems.
Online training followed by a half day face-to-face workshop. Please complete the online training prior to registration. It is recommended that you allow 8 hours to complete the online training, and that the online component is completed at least 1 week prior to the face-to-face training. Completion of the online training is a prerequisite for attending the face-to-face workshop. Online training has a cost of $50, paid directly to Mental Health First Aid Australia. When registering for online training please use your University of Melbourne student email address.
Mental Health First Aid programs can also be completed in a 2-day face-to-face format. The content and accreditation for this course is equivalent to the Blended version. If you are interested in the 2-day MHFA Course, please email CAPS-workshops@unimelb.edu.au with your details and we can talk to you about this option.