First Aid for Mental Health
Recognise the signs of a mental health crisis with the St John WA First Aid for Mental Health course. Learn how and when to help.
Course overview
Look out for yourself and others
Practise reaching out to colleagues, friends and family with this one-day course. First Aid for Mental Health will build your knowledge and understanding of stress, depression, anxiety and suicide, and you’ll learn how to get someone professional, ongoing care.
$195.00
per person to learn life-saving skills
1 day
in-class learning at select training centres across Western Australia
Questions?
Call our first aid training team on (08) 9334 1233
What you'll learn
You will finish the course with these essential skills
Understanding Mental Health
Learn what mental health is, why it matters, and how it's connected to our overall wellbeing.
Recognising the Signs
Recognise common signs of mental health challenges and understand how to support someone who is struggling.
Using Mental Health First Aid
Know when to step in with the right support, and how to help someone in need.
Caring for yourself
Discover simple techniques to care for your own mental wellbeing and stay emotionally balanced.
Are you a workplace or business?
Mental illness is the leading cause of sickness absence and long-term work incapacity in the developed world. We encourage all organisations to help their employees support each other.
Support and resources
We have a range of support services and resources available to help you.
Help is available
There are a range of support and psychological services available to help.
Why refreshing your training matters
St John WA has given its First Aid for Mental Health course a refresh, just in time for Mental Health Week.
See our course in action
See what our First Aid for Mental Health course involves, and why it's important for companies and workplaces to learn about mental health.