Mental health first aid (MHFA) training

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Monash offers a two day MHFA training workshop to equip you with resources to help someone developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis until professional help is available.  This workshop helps participants learn how to;

  • Help people in the early stages of mental health problems
  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of these problems
  • Know where and how to get help
  • Understand what types of help are effective

The Mental Health First Aiders play an important role in the University's mental health strategy, and upon completion of the workshop you will be invited to become a MHFA Officer. 

Note: Although it is important to have MHFA officers representing faculties and divisions, taking up the role of MHFA officer is not compulsory.

Who can attend?

All staff and students are encouraged to attend.

Individual registrations

Staff

See the Staff Development portal for available dates and bookings

Students

If you are able to train at Clayton campus please register your interest on the health and wellbeing booking system.  A course will be scheduled when we can confirm minimum numbers.

If you are are unable to make it to Clayton, please contact clare.swanson@monash.edu to express your interest.

Cost:  $25 (The cost for students has been heavily subsidised).  

 

Group registrations (staff and students)

If you have a minimum of 10 participates and room to host the training we are happy to come to you.

Please email clare.swanson@monash.edu to register your group

More information

List of mental health first aid officers

Role of a mental health First aid officer

Mental health first aid resources