This training program teaches members of the public how to help a person developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Get trained as a mental health first aider and help make a difference in the community by getting informed, aware and confident in how you can help.

Why should one take a mental health first aid course?

KNOWLEDGE – Improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies.

CONFIDENCE – Confidence in providing first aid to a person experiencing a mental health problem.

DE-STIGMATISING – Decreases in stigmatising attitudes.

INCREASED SUPPORT – Increases in the amount and type of support provided to others.

Standard Mental Health First Aid course registration is now open. Sign up today at this link mindmatterske.org/course-standard-mhfa and become a trained and certified mental health first aider.