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Mental Health
1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental health problem in any given year. For youth aged 15 to 25 this figure increases to almost 2 in 5 (39%).
You likely know someone who is experiencing a mental health problem, whether that is a family member, a friend or colleague. In fact, mental illness is now said to affect every Australian either directly or indirectly.
It is clear we need more mental health literacy and support skills in communities and businesses to help aid more Australians experiencing mental health problems.
This is where Mental Health First Aid training can help.
Learn Mental Health First Aid skills with early-intervention training programs. We mobilise and empower communities by equipping people with the knowledge and confidence to recognise, connect and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.
GBR offers both Standard / Workplace programs and Youth programs.
Mental Health First Aid – Standard
is developed for adults, to learn how to assist and support another adult.
Mental Health First Aid – Youth
is developed for adults, to learn how to assist and support young people.
Standard Mental Health First Aid
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to assist another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves Learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults. Learn how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available, using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan. This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. The blended program is made up of an online component plus face-to-face training. The online component is approximately 4 – 5 hours which can be broken into smaller blocks. All attendees are provided with a hard copy manual. To give you the opportunity to practice the skills of having a conversation, our face-to-face workshops can be held in two formats: 1 day workshop which runs for approximately 8 hours including breaks, 2 workshops split across 2 days for approximately 3.5 hours each Group size: minimum 10 up to 24 participants.
INTERVENE EARLY
OFFER SUPPORT
RESPOND IN A CRISIS
REDUCE STIGMA
Our most recent Workplace attendees
"The course was engaging and insightful. The practical strategies that were shared will be invaluable in my professional & personal life. Gary's passion for conveying the mental health first aide has made a lasting impact."
"Gary was excellent and the presentation was engaging and easy to follow. The course content was relevant to my position and gave me a better understanding of an individual's mindset and the correct methods to use to support someone."
"Gary Bruce did a great job during the MHFA course & he made everyone feel comfortable and a safe place to talk."
Youth Mental Health First Aid
With a focus on improved mental health literacy and early intervention, Youth Mental Health First Aid is for adults who work, live or care for adolescents. This can include: teachers, school support staff, parents, sports coaches, community group leaders and youth workers.
The Youth Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to assist adolescents who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan. This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
The mental health problems covered in the course include:
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Depression and anxiety
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Eating disorders
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Psychosis
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Substance use problems
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Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
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Non-suicidal self-injury
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Panic attacks and traumatic events
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Severe psychotic states
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Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
The blended program is made up of an online component plus face-to-face training. The online component is approximately 4 – 5 hours which can be broken into smaller blocks. All attendees are provided with a hard copy manual.
To give you the opportunity to practice the skills of having a conversation, our face-to-face workshops can be held in two formats:
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1 day workshop which runs for approximately 8 hours including breaks,
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2 workshops split across 2 days for approximately 3.5 hours each
Group size: minimum 10 up to 24 participants.
"I found the course to be most beneficial & highly relevant for my current role. It was highly informative with opportunities for practical scenarios. Gary was a passionate, knowledgeable and approachable trainer who made the course as seamless as possible. He has a real passion for the welfare & well-being of young people. He was friendly and informative and took us through the learning at a measured pace."
Accredited Instructors
Gary is accredited in:
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MHFA Workplace
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MHFA Youth
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MHFA Tertiary
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Conversations about suicide
More about Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid - Standard
Developed for adults, to learn how to assist and support another adult.
Mental Health First Aid - Youth
Developed for adults, to learn how to assist and support young people.
Program Participants
What our participants say ...
"A great morning of training with Gary Bruce . So insightful, beneficial and Crystalbrook Vincent is so glad to be part of raising awareness and helping its people. The remaining members of the leadership team are looking forward to completing the training".
Carl Taranto
Area General Manager | Cairns
Crystalbrook Vincent
Organisations We've Worked With ...
Fraser Coast Anglican College
"The instructor was knowledgeable and professional. I thoroughly enjoyed the course content and I was engaged throughout. Would highly recommend this course to anyone".
"Really valuable, everyone should be aware of signs of mental health issues - similar to "regular" first aid, we need people everywhere who can assist".