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 practical skills to offer support and guide someone towards professional help.
Content warning: This course discusses mental health conditions including depression, anxiety and suicide. If you feel this may be challenging, please contact us — our team is here to help.
Course overview
Look out for yourself and others
This one-day course will help you recognise the signs of stress, depression, anxiety and suicide. You’ll build knowledge and confidence by practising how to reach out to colleagues, friends and family, and learn how to connect someone with 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.
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.
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.
Create a supportive environment for your employees with the First Aid for Mental Health course. Our training is informed by the latest clinical insights and mental health statistics, ensuring your workplace is prepared to respond with confidence and care. Read more about some workplace mental health statistics.
Delivered in bespoke training rooms, the course offers a practical and personable learning experience in a purpose-built space to support open conversation and meaningful engagement.
Support and resources
We have a range of support services and resources available to help you.
Signs your friend might need support
Friends don't always say when they’re struggling — spot the signs early.
7 types of rest you need to avoid burnout
Rest goes beyond sleep — each type helps you recharge and prevent burnout.
5 signs your workplace needs mental health training
Low morale and stress may be signs your team needs mental health training.
Why ask your boss to support mental health training
Mental health training builds stronger teams and healthier workplaces.
Help is available
There are a range of support and psychological services available to help.