Mental health first aid (MHFA) training

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

Clayton:  Friday 12 & Friday 19th April 2013.

To confirm your place in training, please pay in advance using e-cart 

Other campuses: Please email clare.swanson@monash.edu to express your interest

 

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