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Book your place to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider in 2024!

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Mental Health First Aid for Tertiary Students

One in five Australian adults experiences a mental health problem. Mental Health First Aid is the initial help and support provided to a person experiencing a mental health issue or in a mental health crisis, until the appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. This 2-day practical and accredited educational course equips you with the skills to understand mental health issues and help others, using a proven, evidence-based Action Plan.

Free Accredited Training for Flinders Students

Flinders is offering this sought-after accreditation to our students for free, funded through our Students Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF).

*This course is for currently enrolled Flinders University students only.*

Program Overview

This 2-day educational course, equips you with the skills to understand mental health issues and help others, using a proven, evidence-based Action Plan.

It does not teach you to be a counsellor.

Over the 2 days, participants will

• Learn how to recognise common mental health problems
• Improve knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid actions
• Increase confidence to provide first aid
• Learn where and how to seek appropriate professional help
• Know how to respond in a crisis situation

 

Mental health problems covered:

• Depression
• Anxiety problems
• Psychosis
• Substance use problems

 

Mental health crises covered include:

• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Panic attacks
• Traumatic events
• Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use

 

Should I do this course?

This course is designed for those that can answer yes to the following questions:

1. Do you want to learn how to give mental health first aid to others?
2. Are willing to talk about: mental health concepts, approaches to helping others and community mental health resources?

 

Enough talking – how do I enrol?

Click on the link below for the course that suits your timing, whether it is during or outside semester teaching times.

 

DURING the SEMESTER

Facilitator: Robyn Dwight

Course 1 – Click here to register

Day 1 – 24 April 2024 – Room HLTH 1.21 Health Sciences Building – Bedford Park Campus

Day 2 – 1 May 2024 – Studio 2 – Student Centre (behind Grind and Press) Health Sciences Building – Bedford Park Campus

Time: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.

 

Course 2 – Click here to register

Day 1 – 23 May 2024 – Allere Function Centre – North – Level 2, Student Hub, Registry Road Bedford Park Campus

Day 2 – 30 May 2024 – – 23 May 2024 – Allere Function Centre – North – Level 2, Student Hub, Registry Road Bedford Park Campus

Time: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.

 

Course 3 – Click here to register

Day 1 – 11 June 2024 – City Campus Festival Plaza Flinders Tower Room 206 – Teaching Space

Day 2 – 18 June 2024 – City Campus Festival Plaza Flinders Tower Room 206 – Teaching Space

Time: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.

 

OUTSIDE of SEMESTER teaching times

Facilitator: Chris O’Grady

Course 1 (Mid-Semester Break) – Click here to register

Day 1 – Tuesday April 9 – Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus

Day 2 – Tuesday April 16 – Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus

Time: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.

 

Course 2 (Mid-Year Break) – Click here to register

Day 1 – Tuesday July 2 – Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus

Day 2 – Wednesday July 3 – Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus

Time: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.

 

Course 3 (Mid-Year Break) – Click here to register

Day 1 – Tuesday July 16 – Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus

Day 2 – Wednesday July 17 – Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus

Time: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.

 

Please note:

• There are limited spots, so please DO NOT register unless you can genuinely attend both days
• Only Flinders’ students may enrol.
• This course is not a therapy or support group, rather it is an education course.
• If you have any questions about the program or concerns about your capacity to fully participate in the course, please contact the organisers – mhfa@flinders.edu.au
• If courses are full, please email mhfa@flinders.edu.au and ask to be placed on the general waiting list.

 

If you have any concerns about your own mental health and wellbeing, please contact Health Counselling and Disability Service or your own mental health practitioner.