**NEW in 2020**
MHFA for Gambling problems,
Youth MHFA,
MHFA for the Suicidal Person,
Blended MHFA in the Workplace &
Standard & Youth MHFA refresher courses
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What is Mental Health First Aid?
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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 (e.g., the person is suicidal or has had a traumatic experience). Like physical first aid, mental health first aid is given until the person receives professional help or until the crisis resolves.
Mental health first aid strategies are taught in evidence-based training courses authored by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia and delivered by accredited MHFA Instructors across the country. Intrinsic Mind offers Standard MHFA Courses and MHFA for Gambling Problems as authored by MHFA Australia, delivered by Instructors who are currently accredited by MHFA Australia. MHFA is an award winning program and is included in SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidenced-Based Programs and Practices 
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Why Mental Health First Aid?
Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness. It is also associated with decreased stigma and an increase in help provided over time.
2 Day Standard Mental Health First Aid Training For Workplaces
Instructor Jen Ince
Phone: 0406939090 3/373 Glen Osmond Road Glen Osmond |
Jen Ince - Your Mental Health First Aid Instructor
As a qualified instructor of Mental Health First aid, I am excited to be able to roll out our newest training course for Intrinsic Mind. Ever since I completed my 2 day MHFA course, I fell in love with the content, the scope and what it is all about, and I am sure you will too. Intrinsic Mind's philosophy is of holistic health and wellness, which not only includes physical health, but mental health and wellness also. Thus, the Mental Health First Aid courses we deliver aligns perfectly with our values and we are thrilled to be able to now offer it to you.
Scroll down and read all about the MHFA courses we offer and also MHFA in the workplace courtesy of © Mental Health First Aid Australia
The Standard MHFA Course
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The 12-hour Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course teaches adults (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to adults who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of the common and disabling mental health problems, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation. Developing mental health problems covered are:
A manual is provided to each participant attending this 12-hour MHFA course and participants who complete this training are eligible to complete an online Accreditation Assessment in order to receive a Mental Health First Aider Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years. |
The 12-hour Standard MHFA course has been endorsed for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points, by several professional bodies as shown below.
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In addition, for the following professionals, if a relevant CPD learning goal can be met by a Mental Health First Aid course, course attendance can be claimed as continuing professional development (CPD) by:
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Teachers
- Dieticians
- Speech Pathologists
- Audiologists and audiometrists
- Lawyers in some states and territories of Australia
- Orthotists and Prosthetists
Refresher Courses
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This refresher course is a 4 hour face-to-face course that allows people who have previously completed a 12 hour Standard MHFA course to refresh their knowledge and skills. For people who are Accredited MHFAiders, the refresher course offer an opportunity to extend their accreditation for a further 3 years.
This course gives participants an opportunity to refresh the knowledge and skills learnt during the 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid Course. You will:
Who can attend a refresher course? Anyone who has attended a Standard MHFA 12 hour course is able to attend this training. Accredited MHFAiders are able to use the Refresher training to extend their accreditation for a further 3 years. If you are a MHFAider, you can still attend a refresher course, however you will not be eligible to become an Accredited MHFAider. If you wish to become accredited you will need to complete the Standard MHFA 12 hour course and then complete the accreditation assessment. As the refresher courses are designed to build on the knowledge and skills taught in the 12 hour course, these courses are not appropriate for someone who has not already completed a 12 hour Standard MHFA course. Deadline for completing a refresher course You may take the Refresher course up to 3 months after your accreditation has expired. |
Schools, Teachers, Youth Workers, Parents Support Groups, Government
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The 14-hour 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, school staff, sports coaches, and youth workers.
The course teaches adults how to assist adolescents (those aged between 12 and 18 years) who are developing a mental illness, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. Course participants learn about adolescent development, the signs and symptoms of the common and disabling mental health problems in young people, 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 first aid in a crisis situation. Developing mental health problems covered are:
Mental health crisis situations covered are:
All MHFA Courses teach how to give the mental health first aid using the MHFA Action Plan ALGEE. A manual is provided to each participant attending this 14-hour MHFA course This is a 14 hour course, which can be delivered as either:
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This refresher course is a 4 hour face-to-face course that allows people who have previously completed a 14 hour Youth MHFA course to refresh their knowledge and skills. For people who are Accredited MHFAiders, the refresher course offer an opportunity to extend their accreditation for a further 3 years.
This course gives participants an opportunity to refresh the knowledge and skills learnt during the 14-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid Course. You will:
Who can attend a refresher course? Anyone who has attended a Youth MHFA 14 hour course is able to attend this training. Accredited MHFAiders are able to use the Refresher training to extend their accreditation for a further 3 years. If you are a MHFAider, you can still attend a refresher course, however you will not be eligible to become an Accredited MHFAider. If you wish to become accredited you will need to complete the Youth MHFA 14 hour course and then complete the accreditation assessment. As the refresher courses are designed to build on the knowledge and skills taught in the 14 hour course, these courses are not appropriate for someone who has not already completed a 14 hour Youth MHFA course. Deadline for completing a refresher course You may take the Refresher course up to 3 months after your accreditation has expired. |
Gambling Support Groups, Hotels, Pubs, Casino's, Loved Ones
MHFA for Gambling Problems
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In Australia, about 1.1% of the adult population (about 200,000 people) can be categorised as having gambling problems, with a further 230,000 to 350,000 experiencing moderate risks that may make them vulnerable to gambling problems.
Many Australian's lives are impacted directly and indirectly as a result of problem gambling. Those with gambling problems are at increased risk of suicide and likely to experience mental health problems including depression, anxiety and substance use problems. This course aims to address these concerns by teaching community members how to provide mental health first aid to people experiencing gambling problems. What the Course Covers Curriculum content is based on expert consensus guidelines developed with the Delphi method using both professional and consumer experts from English speaking developed countries. You will learn:
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Who can attend a course 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 experiencing gambling problems. |
Suicidal Person - Friend, Loved One, Work Colleague
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Do you know how to help someone that is feeling suicidal? Learn practical skills to improve your confidence in this half-day course.
The 4-hour Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal Person Course is a stand-alone course that complements the 12-hour Standard MHFA course, Blended MHFA Courses and the 14-hour Youth MHFA course. What the course covers Curriculum content is based on expert consensus guidelines developed with the Delphi method using both professional and consumer experts from English speaking developed countries. You will learn:
Course Format
Who can attend a course? Any interested adult can attend. Please note that the MHFA for the Suicidal Person Course is not a post-vention 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 post-vention support services can be found at the beyondblue website. |
Do You Know Of A Friend Or Family Member that Self Harms - This Is For You
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The term ‘non-suicidal self injury’ (NSSI) describes a behaviour where a person deliberately or purposefully hurts themselves. It is used to refer to self-injury that is not intended to result in death.
When we use the term ‘self-injury’ we are specifically excluding painful or damaging behaviours that are socially accepted or ‘sanctioned’ such as tattooing, piercing or other forms of body art, and cultural practices involving injury. The 4-hour Mental Health First Aid for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) course gives participants an opportunity to learn how to help someone who is engaging in self-injury. What the course covers This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. You will learn:
Course Format
Who can attend the course 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 engaging in Non-Suicidal Self-Injury |
Busy BEES - Online Training and 4 Hour Face to Face Training
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Designed for workplaces that require increased flexibility in the delivery of training for their staff members, the Blended Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace course is a combination of online (e-Learning) and a half day of follow-on face-to-face training.
The course teaches managers, supervisors and individuals how to assist a co-worker who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. However course participants will learn mental health first aid skills that can be applied to help any adult. Course content is tailored to the workplace setting using case-studies, videos and resources tailored to their learning needs. Course participants first complete the interactive self-paced eLearning component that presents an overview of mental health problems and mental health crises. The follow-on face-to-face training allows participants the opportunity to revise and consolidate skills in a group environment, and to address mental health problems in the workplace in more depth. |
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All information provided on this page is available at Mental Health First Aid Australia
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