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Standard Mental Health First Aid

Industry-recognised training from MHFAA delivered by Real Response to support mental health challenges.

  • Standard Mental Health First Aid
    SMHFA
  • This unit includes:
    • SMHFA - Standard Mental Health First Aid
  • Renewal: 3 year - SMHFA
  • Pre-Course Work: None
  • Class Time: 2 Days (15 hrs)
  • Prerequisites
    • English Literacy

Mental Health Courses

 

This is not available as a public course.

 

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Overview

Our Courses

The Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course provides participants with the skills and confidence to recognise, respond to, and support adults experiencing mental health challenges or crises. Using a practical, evidence-based approach, this course teaches participants how to identify common mental health conditions, offer initial assistance, and connect individuals with professional support.

In this course, you’ll learn to:

  • Recognise the signs of common mental health conditions
    • including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorders.
  • Apply the MHFA Action Plan
    • to provide practical, early intervention support.
  • Respond to mental health crises
    • such as suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, or self-harm.
  • Communicate effectively and reduce stigma
    • ensuring a supportive and non-judgmental approach.
  • Encourage professional help-seeking
    • connecting individuals to appropriate resources and services.

Standard Mental Health First Aid

SMHFA – Standard Mental Health First Aid

This nationally recognised course, delivered by accredited Real Response instructors, ensures participants can confidently provide life-changing mental health support in workplaces, communities, and everyday life.

  • Course Length: 15 hours
  • Certificate Validity: 3 years, 6 with refresher
  • Nationally Recognised
  • Face to Face​
  • No pre-course work
  • English Literacy
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Standard Mental Health First Aid Refresher

SMHFAR – Standard Mental Health First Aid Refresher

Participants explore the latest mental health research, practice first aid skills for complex situations, and extend their Mental Health First Aid Accreditation for another 3 years.

  • Course Length: 4 hours
  • Certificate Validity: 3 year
  • Nationally Recognised
  • Face to Face​
  • No pre-course work
  • English Literacy
Private Group

Private Group Enquiry Form

Looking for tailored training for your team? Real Response delivers private, nationally recognised mental health first aid courses right to your location, anywhere in Australia. Ideal for groups of 10 or more, our private courses provide a flexible and customised training experience. Submit the enquiry form below to receive a Quick Quote and start planning your team’s training today!

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