Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Perth and WA
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental health first aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
In 2018, Hero Town delivers four different Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses in Perth:
- Standard Mental Health First Aid,
- Youth Mental Health First Aid,
- Mental Health First Aid for the Workplace, and
- Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal Person.
Not sure which course is right for you? Click the link below for more information.
Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal Person
Mental Health First Aid for the WorkplaceStandard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in Perth / WA
Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches adults how to assist other adults who are developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Learn about:
- the signs and symptoms of the common and disabling mental health problems, including:
- depression,
- anxiety,
- psychosis,
- substance use problems,
- suicidal ideation,
- non-suicidal self harm,
- trauma,
- aggressive behaviours, and
- psychotic episodes.
- where and how to get help when someone is developing a mental illness,
- what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and
- how to provide mental health first aid in a crisis.
Download more information about Standard Mental Health First Aid.
Package A
Perfect for clubs, student groups & workplaces.
Includes training delivery, materials, MHFA manuals, and Perth-based venue hire. Excludes catering.
Dates Available
July 1 – 8
Note: Other dates may be available. Please contact us.
$6,000
$3,799
Package B
Perfect for clubs, schools & workplaces with their own training space.
Includes training delivery, materials, and MHFA manuals. Excludes catering and venue hire.
Dates Available
July 1 – 8
Note: Other dates may be available. Please contact us.
$4,700
$2,999
Notes:
- Travel expenses may be incurred outside the Perth region.
- Above prices valid for weekdays. An additional fee of $500 is applicable for weekend courses.
Standard Mental Health First Aid is a 12-hour face-to-face course, delivered in Perth by Hero Town over the course of two days. Participants receive a copy of the MHFA Manual and a Certificate of Completion.
Attendance is required across both days.
The two-day Standard Mental Health First Aid Course is for adults interested in learning how to support other adults.
Any interested adult can attend. This course is also not a therapy or support group, rather it is an education course to learn how to give first aid to others.
Evaluations have shown that participating in the Mental Health First Aid course is associated with improved knowledge of mental illness and treatments, first aid strategies, and confidence in supporting others, as well as improved mental health of those who attend, decreased stigmatising attitudes, and increased support provided to others.
Dates
Venue
Price
Registration
Standard Mental Health First Aid courses to be announced shortly.
If you would like to be notified about the 2018 calendar, please send us your details or sign up to the newsletter.
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is similar to Standard Mental Health First Aid; however, there are a few unique features. YMHFA teaches adults how to assist adolescents who are developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Learn about:
- adolescent development,
- the signs and symptoms of the common and disabling mental health problems in young people, including:
- depression,
- anxiety,
- psychosis,
- eating disorders,
- substance misuse,
- suicidal ideation,
- non-suicidal self harm,
- trauma,
- aggressive behaviours, and
- psychotic episodes.
- where and how to get help when a young person is developing a mental illness,
- what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and
- how to provide mental health first aid in a crisis.
Download more information about Youth Mental Health First Aid.
So how does it differ to Standard Mental Health First Aid?
Youth MHFA includes more than Standard MHFA, including adolescent development (including how it can interfere with academic achievement, puberty, developing relationships and long-term mental health), non-suicidal self-injury and eating disorders (making it a 14 hour course, rather than a 12 hour course). Critically, it also focuses on understanding “normal teenage behaviour” versus mental health symptoms.
Dates
Wednesday July 4 AND Thursday July 5
Venue
Joondalup Library
Price
$249
$199
Registration
Saturday July 7 AND Sunday July 8
Redcliffe Park Community Centre
$249
$199
Further Youth Mental Health First Aid courses to be announced shortly.
If you would like to be notified about the 2018 calendar, please send us your details or sign up to the newsletter.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a 14-hour face-to-face course, delivered in Perth by Hero Town over the course of two days. Participants receive a copy of the Youth MHFA Manual and a Certificate of Completion.
Attendance is required across both days.
The two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is for adults working or living with adolescents, those aged between approximately 12 and 18 years. However, the course can be relevant for those helping people who are a little younger or older. This course is particularly suitable for:
- parents,
- teachers,
- lecturers,
- sports coaches,
- nurses,
- social workers,
- police officers, and
- youth workers.
Any interested adult can attend, though please note this course is not for adolescents to attend. This course is also not a therapy or support group, rather it is an education course to learn how to give first aid to others.
Did you know:
- Mental health was among the top three national concerns this year and is an issue at the top of young people’s minds.
- One in four young people are living with a mental disorder.
- Mental health was identified as a top concern for youth in the region.
- Young people are most likely to seek help from friends and family over online or community services.
- The rate of suicide is the highest it has been in 10-plus years, at over 3,0000 lives lost per year.
- For every death by suicide, it is estimated that as many as 30 people attempt to end their lives. That is 65,300 attempts per year.
Mental health first aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, or who is in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional treatment is received or the crisis resolves. Youth Mental Health First Aid can improve the capacity of the whole community to respond early and effectively when a young person is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
Evaluations have shown that participating in the Youth Mental Health First Aid course is associated with improved knowledge of mental illness and treatments, first aid strategies, and confidence in supporting others, as well as improved mental health of those who attend, decreased stigmatising attitudes, and increased support provided to others.
Package A
Perfect for clubs, student groups & workplaces.
Includes training delivery, materials, MHFA manuals, and Perth-based venue hire. Excludes catering.
Dates Available
June 22 – July 3
Note: Other dates may be available. Please contact us.
$6,000
$3,799
Package B
Perfect for clubs, schools & workplaces with their own training space.
Includes training delivery, materials, and MHFA manuals. Excludes catering and venue hire.
Dates Available
June 22 – July 3
Note: Other dates may be available. Please contact us.
$4,700
$2,999
Notes:
- Travel expenses may be incurred outside the Perth region.
- Above prices valid for weekdays. An additional fee of $500 is applicable for weekend courses.
The content for the Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal Person course is based on expert consensus guidelines developed with the Delphi method using both professional and consumer experts from English speaking developed countries. Learning outcomes of the course include:
- Understanding accurate information about suicide rates and risk factors in the Australian context.
- Reviewing the first aid guidelines of how to intervene when someone is experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
- Practicing these skills in a safe environment.
Download more information about Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal Person.
Dates
Venue
Price
Registration
Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal Person courses to be announced shortly.
If you would like to be notified about the 2018 calendar, please send us your details or sign up to the newsletter.
This course consists of 5-hours of face-to-face training.
Course participants receive a Handbook to keep and receive a digital Certificate of Completion when they submit online feedback.
Any interested adult can attend. Please note this course is not a therapy or support group, rather it is an education course to learn how to give first aid to someone who is feeling suicidal. The course complements the 12-hour Standard MHFA course, Blended MHFA Courses and the 14-hour Youth MHFA course.
Please note that the MHFA for the Suicidal Person Course is not a postvention course and is not recommended for individuals recently bereaved by suicide. The MHFA for the Suicidal Person Course is not a therapy or a support group and it is important that people undertaking the course are feeling relatively robust when they undertake it. Specific postvention support services can be found at the beyondblue website.
- The rate of suicide is the highest it has been in 10-plus years, at over 3,0000 lives lost per year.
- For every death by suicide, it is estimated that as many as 30 people attempt to end their lives. That is 65,300 attempts per year.
Learn what to look for and how to respond. Gain practical skills to help someone you may be concerned about.
Looking for accessible, interactive, and high-quality training for your school, organisation, or group? Contact us today for a quote and more information about bringing Mental Health First Aid to you. Learn why our testimonials include these incredible statements:
I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you … for delivery the best education I have ever taken part in. It was inspiring, emotional, and above all else, educational. Honestly one of the best personal choices I have ever made. You were a great trainer, knowledgeable, funny, and honest.
Life-changing. Honestly, a life-changing course which should be mandatory for anyone involved with young people.
Don’t miss out.
Perfect for workplaces, this blended course combines online and face-to-face training for flexible staff training. Individuals learn how to support colleagues who are developing a mental health concern or experiencing a worsening mental health crisis. Course content is tailored to workplace examples.
Participants first complete online learning before attending a half-day face-to-face session with a Hero Town trainer.
Online, participants learn about depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use problems, as well as suicide, non-suicidal self-injury, panic attacks, trauma, aggressive behaviours, and more. In person, the groups focus on revision and application of the skills learned. Specifically, they:
- Examine issues pertinent to mental health problems in the workplace,
- Clarify points of uncertainty,
- Apply the MHFA Action Plan to relevant workplace scenarios, and
- Create an action plan for using mental health first aid skills in the workplace.
Download more information about Mental Health First Aid for the Workplace.
Created for workplaces, this course is designed for increased flexibility of staff training. This blended course combines online learning (6-8 hours) with a half-day (5 hours) of face-to-face training.
Course participants receive a MHFA Handbook to keep and receive a digital Certificate of Completion when they submit online feedback.
Designed for the workplace, any organisation who seeks a more flexible arrangement can benefit. Note: This course does not cover adolescent behaviours and those who work with young people may be more interested in the Youth Mental Health First Aid. Further, this course is only arranged for groups and is not available for individual bookings.
Many adults spend most of their day in the workforce, side-by-side with colleagues. Signs and symptoms of mental health concerns can have a profound impact on their relationships and ability to carry out their tasks. Learn what to look for and how to respond. Gain practical skills to help someone you may be concerned about.
Looking for accessible, interactive, and high-quality training for your school, organisation, or group? Contact us today for a quote and more information about bringing Mental Health First Aid to you. Learn why our testimonials include these incredible statements:
I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you … for delivery the best education I have ever taken part in. It was inspiring, emotional, and above all else, educational. Honestly one of the best personal choices I have ever made. You were a great trainer, knowledgeable, funny, and honest.
Life-changing. Honestly, a life-changing course which should be mandatory for anyone involved with young people.
Don’t miss out.
