Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health training helps to provide understanding, empathy, resources and actions to help someone who may be struggling.
FACTS on Mental health
Just like physical first aid, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the initial help given to someone where there is concern that they may be developing mental health challenges or experiencing a mental health crisis.
10 million+ trained MHFA'ers worldwide
10,000+ MHFA'ers
in NZ
$1 spent on mental health = $2.30 return
3 year accreditation and useful resources
It's COMMON
1 in 5 suffer with some form of mental challenge in any one year
It's TREATABLE
Experience and outcomes show that most people recover
It's REAL
Similar to physical ailments - it causes real distress. It's just unseen.
It's OK to talk about
Its real, its common and its treatable.
Talk about it
Book a course
Mental Health First Aid accredited courses
F2F (Classroom style)
24-25 June1-2 Sep
3-4 Nov
Workplace Online
8 July
9 Sep
18 Nov
Refresher (online only)
30 June22-23 Sep
10-11 Nov
Note: Dates are subject to change
Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid.
3 year international accreditation
Standard MHFA F2F
12 hour face to face delivered over 2 days in a workshop setting.
Engaging, interactive with opportunities to practice and ask questions. Entertaining and informative
Corporate & public courses available
8-20 people per course
$580/person
Workplace MHFA Online
12 hour course delivered through a mixture of online e-learning and engaging facilitated sessions.
Especially focussed around workplace mental health support and application within organisations
Organisational and public courses
6-12 people per course
$460/person
MHFA Refresher
Every 3 years - refresh your MHFA accreditation with a 7 hour course delivered both online or face to face (when available).
Update your training and connect with others that have been helping
Organisational and public courses
6-12 people per course
$430/person
Note: All prices exclude GST
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Who are these courses for?
Workplaces
Organisations are recognising the impact of Mental Health and are taking steps to support its people and provide a mentally supportive workplace
Communities
Not for profits, community organisations, educators and groups are understanding the need to support the people around them.
Individuals
Most of us have been affected in some way by mental health challenges, whether that be directly or within family, friends.
Some Feedback/Testimonials
The course was very engaging and covered all the relevant sections in relation to mental health challenges.
The activities involved were very helpful in developing better understanding of the topic. I feel empowered with the right knowledge that I have gained and can help others as well now
Woolworths
Retailer
The course content is approachable and accessible. Gary's facilitation style is warm and easy going. He brings these topics to life through story telling and I really appreciated how he broke the sessions up with mini breakout activities to keep us engaged, fresh and to offer the group a reset from some heavy discussions when we needed it.
So many courses are a tick box exercise and I come out knowing it is unlikely I will ever think about that content again, let alone put anything in to practice - not the case here, what a great and insightful couple of days - and for so many reasons. Thank you
Dentsu
Global marketing
The course was fascinating and empowering.
A lot of fun and gave practical tools to use in the real world.
A safe and engaging environment for all participants
Excellent thought provoking course which has given me much more knowledge on mental health
It exceeded my expectations.
Qantas
Airline
It was a very interactive, engaging and informative session.
There are things that I didn’t know before about mental health that I know now.
It’s as simple as, Mental Health Challenges are normal.
And it’s ok for others to reach out to us for help as well to reach out to others to help.
I have been having conversations about mental health with others and have started using what I learnt.
I would recommend these sessions to anyone.
Holiday Inn/Intercontinental
Hospitality and accommodation
About the Trainer
Gary is a behaviour change specialist with a background in Psychology, NLP, neuroscience and strategic leadership. He works as a coach, trainer, mentor, speaker and consultant across health, wellness, communication and sustainability.
He has a BSc Psychology, Computer Science, Dip Hypnotherapy, Masters in NLP and Diploma in Leadership & Strategic Management.
Gary worked as a volunteer counsellor, mentor and trainer at Youthline lifeline services and has extensive experience with supporting people, clients and businesses.
