Launching 2027
Become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider)
Develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to recognise when someone may be experiencing a mental health problem and know how to respond.
Mental health difficulties are common, yet many people still feel uncertain about what to say, what to do, or when to encourage someone to seek professional support.
Mental Health First Aid training gives individuals and organisations a practical framework for recognising signs that someone may be struggling, approaching them with confidence and providing initial support.
Mental Health First Aid training through the InteMind Institute launches in 2027, with options for individuals and organisations.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST.
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Join a Public Course
Learn the practical skills to recognise, respond to and support someone experience in a mental health problem.
Suitable for professionals as well as members of the public. No previous Mental health training required.
Train Your Team
Bring Mental Health First Aid training to your workplace, team or organisation.
Equip your people with practical skills and greater confidence to recognise and respond when someone may be experiencing a mental health problem.
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based education program developed to improve mental health literacy and give people practical skills for supporting someone experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.
Much like physical first aid, the aim isn’t to diagnose or treat the person.
Instead, you learn how to recognise that something may be wrong, approach the person, listen and respond appropriately, and encourage professional or other suitable support when needed.
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course focuses on adults supporting other adults — including friends, family members, colleagues and people within the wider community.
Know what to do when someone is struggling
It can be difficult to know how to respond when someone around you begins behaving differently or tells you that they’re struggling.
You might notice changes in their mood or behaviour. Someone might disclose that they’re experiencing a mental health problem. Or you may find yourself facing a situation in which you’re concerned about someone’s immediate safety.
Mental Health First Aid training is designed to reduce some of that uncertainty.
Through the training, participants develop practical skills to recognise warning signs, begin supportive conversations and respond to a range of mental health problems and crisis situations.
The purpose isn’t to turn you into a therapist.
It’s to help you become more confident about recognising when support may be needed and knowing how to respond.
What will you learn?
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course develops knowledge and practical skills across three important areas:
Recognising
Develop greater awareness of signs that another adult may be experiencing a mental health problem.
Responding
Learn how to approach someone, begin a supportive conversation and provide appropriate initial support.
Connecting
Develop greater confidence in encouraging appropriate professional and other supports when needed.
The training also considers how to respond when someone may be experiencing a mental health crisis or be at risk of harm.
During the course, participants develop skills to:
✧ Recognise signs that someone may be experiencing a mental health problem
✧ Start a supportive conversation using an evidence-based approach
✧ Understand what can prevent people from seeking help
✧ Respond a when someone may be experiencing a mental health crisis
✧ Understand common mental health problems, treatments unavailable supports
✧ Look after their own well-being while supporting others
Standard Mental Health First Aid
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course is designed for adults who want to learn how to support other adults.
The nationally recognised program combines mental health knowledge with practical skills for responding to real-life situations.
Training can be undertaken through face-to-face or blended delivery formats.
Who is the training for?
You don’t need to be a mental health professional to learn Mental Health First Aid.
Standard Mental Health First Aid is deigned for adult to one greater confidence recognising and responding when another adult may be experiencing a mental health problem.
InteMind’s public courses will be open to individuals wanting to develop practical mental health knowledge and skills for their professional, community or personal life.
This may include helping professionals, educators, managers and leaders, community members, or anyone who regularly finds themselves supporting others.
Mental Health First Aid for organisations
Mental Health First Aid Training can also be delivered for groups within workplace and organisations.
organisational training can help employees, managers and leaders developed practical skills for recognising when someone may be experiencing a mental health problem, beginning a supportive conversation and encouraging appropriate professional support when needed.
if you’re interested in Mental health first aid training for your team or organisation, contact InteMind Institute to discuss further delivery options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will this training make me an Accredited Mental Health First Aider?
Yes. After completing the course and successfully completing the short post-course assessment, you become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider).
Do I need to be a mental health professional to do this training?
No. Mental Health First Aid is designed to give members of the community practical skills for recognising and responding to mental health problems.
Will this qualify me as a therapist or counsellor?
No. Mental Health First Aid is an early-support education program. It does not train participants to diagnose or provide psychological treatment.
How long is the Standard Mental Health First Aid course?
The current Standard Mental Health First Aid course is 12 hours.
How long is Mental Health First Aid accreditation valid for?
Accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider) is valid for three years. A Refresher Course can then be completed to extend your accreditation for a further three years.
Will Mental Health First Aid accreditation help me get a job?
Mental Health First Aid accreditation does not qualify you for a specific job or profession. However, it can be a valuable addition to your existing skills, experience and professional development, demonstrating that you have practical training in recognising and responding to mental health problems. These skills are relevant across a wide range of industries and workplaces, particularly in roles involving leadership, people management, client support, education, health and wellbeing.
Will the training be available online?
Standard MHFA currently allows face-to-face, blended face-to-face and blended online delivery. The format offered through InteMind Institute will be confirmed when course details are released.
Can Mental Health First Aid be delivered for my organisation, business or team?
Yes, InteMind Institute will be offering Mental Health First Aid training for organisations and groups from 2027. Organisations can register their interest now to discuss future training.
When will training be available through InteMind Institute?
Mental Health First Aid training is planned for 2027. Register your interest to receive information as dates and enrolment details become available.
Accredited Mental Health First Aider coming to InteMind in 2027
Whether you’re interested in joining a public court to exploring Mental Health First Aid training for your organisation, you can register your interest now.
You’ll be among the first to receive information as training dates, delivery options and enrolment details are released.
Join a Public Course
Learn the practical skills to recognise, respond to and support someone experiencing a mental health problem.
Feel better prepared to have supportive conversations and know what to do when someone may need help.
Suitable for professionals as well as members of the general public.
Train Your Team
Bring Mental Health First Aid training to your workplace, team or organisation.
Build a more mentally health-aware and supportive environment. Equip your people with practical skills and greater confidence to recognise and respond when someone may be experiencing a mental health problem.
Suitable for teams across all industries and sectors.