Mental Health First Aid Training

Variety of courses which are suitable for health professionals, community, workplaces and families, along with different modes of delivery to suit.

Private community and workplace courses available – please get in touch with our education team to discuss: education@thrivinginmotion.org 

100% profits from education courses support exercise programs for young people.

Standard Mental Health First Aid - 12hrs

Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, 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.

The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course is for any interested adult. This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

Developing mental health problems covered are:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety problems
  • Psychosis
  • Substance use problems

 

Mental health crisis situations covered are:

  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
  • Non-suicidal self-injury (sometimes called deliberate self-harm)
  • Panic attacks
  • Traumatic events
  • Severe effects of drug or alcohol use
  • Severe psychotic states
  • Aggressive behaviours

Course variations including community, workplace, and tertiary.

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Upcoming Dates:

Courses delivered in partnership with Exercise + Sport Science Australia (ESSA).

Online – bookings via ESSA:

  • Thu Feb 13, 8-1pm
  • Fri Mar 21, 10-3pm
  • Mon Apr 14, 11-4pm
  • Wed May 21, 12-5PM
  • Tue Jun 17, 9-2pm
  • Fri Jul 25, 8-1pm
  • Tue Aug 5, 11-4pm
  • Thu Sep 4, 12-5pm
  • Mon Oct 6, 12-5pm

 

Face-to-face (Perth, WA):

  • TBC

Cost:

  • $285 standard rate
  • Discounted rates for current students and group bookings (5+ people)

Youth Mental Health First Aid - 14hrs

Learn how to assist adolescents 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.

The 14-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is for adults who work, live or care for adolescents, such as school staff, parents, sports coaches, community group leaders and youth workers.  This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

Developing mental health problems covered are:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety problems
  • Psychosis
  • Substance use problems
  • Eating disorders 

Mental health crisis situations covered are:

  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
  • Non-suicidal self-injury (sometimes called deliberate self-harm)
  • Panic attacks
  • Traumatic events
  • Severe effects of drug or alcohol use
  • Severe psychotic states
  • Aggressive behaviours

 

14 hours course can be delivered various ways:

  • Face to face = 2 x days 
  • Online = online pre-learning + live online workshops (3 sessions)
  • Blended  = online pre-learning + live in-person workshops

Upcoming Dates (*All times in AWST):

Online – bookings via ESSA:

  • Fri 2 May, 9-2pm AWST + Fri 9 May, 9-11.30am
  • Thu 13 Nov, 10-3pm AWST + 20 Nov, 12-2.30pm
 
Blended  via Thriving Shop:
  • Online pre-learning + workshop live, in-person workshop on Thu 20 Feb, 9-4pm 
 
Face-to-Face via Thriving Shop:
  • Fri 12 Sep + Fri 19 Sep, 9 – 4.30pm

Cost:

  • $285 standard rate
  • Discounted rates for current students, and group (5+ bookings)

Conversations about Suicide - 4hrs

Learn how to identify, approach and support someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours using a practical, evidence based Action Plan. You will also have the opportunity to practise your new skills in a safe environment.

​This 4-hr course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

Topics Covered:

  • How to identify warning signs for suicide
  • How to confidently support a person in crisis
  • How to help the person stay safe
  • How to connect someone to appropriate professional help.