Mental Health First Aid Training Delivered in Your Workplace
Building a psychologically safe workplace starts from a foundation of empathy. It’s about leading with care, compassion and curiosity. And for those organisations prioritising staff mental health, the bottom line has never looked better.
The effects of mental illness can present differently in the workplace, but can often be masked just below the surface. While physical first aid is widely accepted as a 'must-have', many people do not know how to support a colleague, friend or family member with mental health challenges.
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches your team the skills to be prepared and confident to facilitate conversations, provide guidance, and support to colleagues and staff coping with emotional distress as an accredited Mental Health First Aider™ in your workplace.
Delivery format
This two-day course is delivered as either a face-to-face workshop for your team at your premises, or we can arrange a venue for you. It can also be delivered as an Online Blended workshop for your team, made up of e-learning modules and two instructor-led sessions held via video conferencing.
A minimum of six participants are required per delivery, up to 20. Prices start from $3,300 plus GST (excluding travel and venue costs).
To talk to us about delivering a group MHFA training workshop, contact MiTraining today.
Course content
Delivered by an accredited MHFA instructor, the Standard Mental Health First Aid course covers the subjects of depression, anxiety problems, psychosis, and substance abuse issues.
Mental health crises covered include suicidal thoughts and behaviours, panic attacks, traumatic events, severe psychotic states, severe effects from alcohol or other drug use, and aggressive behaviours.
Participants will learn how to:
- Intervene early: Recognise the warning signs of mental health problems in other adults
- Offer support: Learn the skills to have an open, supportive conversation about mental health
- Respond in a crisis: Respond across a range of crisis situations where an adult may be at risk of harm
- Reduce stigma: Reduce stigma and increase support for adults experiencing and living with mental health problems
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the MHFA (Standard) course, participants will be able to:
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults
- Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
- Know the barriers to help-seeking and how to overcome these
- Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support
- Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments and supports available
- Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First AiderTM
To discuss your team's mental health first aid training requirements and explore delivery options, contact MiTraining today.
Mental Health First Aid® Corporate Training FAQs
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Who in Our Team Should Complete MHFA™ Training?
Mental Health First Aid® is a vital skill set for anyone in a leadership or support role. At MiTraining, our corporate delivery is specifically designed for:
- Leaders & Decision Makers: Managers, team leaders, and supervisors.
- Support Teams: HR, People & Culture, and Wellbeing Champions.
- On-the-Ground Safety: WHS representatives and frontline staff.
It is a game-changer for high-pressure industries or workplaces navigating significant change, growth, or workforce stress.
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What are the Benefits of Gaining Mental Health First Aid® for Your Team?
When you choose MiTraining, your organisation gains more than just an accreditation. We help you build a culture of care, resulting in:
- Higher Productivity & ROI: Gives your employees the skills to provide initial support to someone who may be navigating a mental health challenge.
- Absenteeism & Lower Costs: Implementing Mental Health First Aid™ offers several key advantages for your organisation. It helps boost employee productivity and engagement while significantly reducing absenteeism and presenteeism.
- Recruitment Advantage: Prioritising mental health is a powerful tool for attracting top-tier talent and maintaining a competitive edge. Modern job seekers actively seek out organisations that value employee wellbeing.
- Less Stigma: Building a workplace where psychological safety is the norm.
- Proactive Support: Noticing the signs early and knowing how to refer colleagues to the right help.
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Is This Training Suitable for Our Specific Industry?
Mental health doesn’t discriminate, and neither does our training. MiTraining’s corporate delivery is fit-for-purpose across all Australian sectors.
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How do I Book a Mental Health First Aid® Corporate Course?
Simply reach out to the MiTraining team directly to discuss the details of your private booking.
A minimum of six participants are required per delivery, up to 20.
To talk to us about delivering a group MHFA™ training workshop, contact MiTraining today.
