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Mental Health First Aid – EoI

In the upcoming months, Liift Learning will be offering the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course – a nationally and internationally recognised training program designed to equip individuals with the skills to support adults experiencing mental health challenges. We are now accepting Expressions of Interest for this course.

This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia and participants receive a nationally accredited certificate valid for 3 years.

Whether you’re an individual, part of a workplace, volunteer organisation, or community group, this course is an essential step toward building a more supportive and informed environment.

Eligibility: Participants must be 18 years or older. Please complete the form below to submit your Expression of Interest to Liift’s Mental Health First Aid Course. This does not guarantee entry to the course.

Course Content

The course covers a wide range of common and disabling mental health problems and crisis situations. Participants will learn how to offer appropriate support for:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Psychosis

  • Substance use problems

  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours

  • Panic attacks

  • Non-suicidal self-injury

  • Traumatic events

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults

  • Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation

  • Identify barriers to help-seeking and strategies to overcome them

  • Assess a range of mental health crisis situations and provide initial support

  • Understand the prevalence, risk factors, and impact of mental illnesses, along with available treatments and supports

  • Apply effective self-care strategies as a Mental Health First Aider

Expression of Interest form: Mental Health First Aid Course

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