COURSE
Looking after mental health is as important as treating cuts or broken bones. FACT’s Mental Health First Aid course in Adelaide teaches adults how to offer safe, early support when someone shows signs of mental illness or is facing a crisis. This two-day program is practical, evidence-based, and run by accredited trainers.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an educational course that teaches people how to recognise signs of common mental health problems and how to provide initial help. It is not therapy. Instead, it shows simple, practical steps to support someone until professional help is available.
You will learn about depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance misuse. The course also covers crises like suicidal behaviour, panic attacks, and severe drug effects.
This course suits anyone over 18 who wants to help others safely: teachers, childcare staff, managers, first responders, community workers, parents, and friends. It’s especially useful if you want a recognised mental health first aid qualification or to be one of the mental health first aiders at work.
If you already hold a basic first aid ticket, consider strengthening your medical response with a related step like [CPR] for life support skills.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) workshop |
| Location | 34 South Tce, Adelaide SA 5000 |
| Duration | 2 full days (check-in from 08:00, starts 08:30 each day) |
| Cost | $199 per person (NO CITB funding available) |
| Trainers | Registered with Mental Health First Aid Australia; training delivered by Wellness & Healing Psychology and Counselling Centre, led by Dr Keyvan Abak |
| Certificate | PDF certificate emailed upon successful completion. Conditions apply. |
| Age | Participants must be 18+. |
| Photo ID | Passport or Australian driver’s licence/proof of age required. Medicare card also needed if using a driver’s licence. |
The course aims to teach how to offer initial support to adults developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. After the workshop, you will be able to:
If your role involves children, you should also take First Aid Child Care to cover age-specific care and first aid techniques.
Participants will learn and practise how to assist in both ongoing and crises. Topics include:
Depression and anxiety disorders
Psychosis and severe mental health states
Substance misuse and intoxication
Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Self-injury and panic attacks
Traumatic events and aggressive behaviours
The course mixes theory with practical skill-building so you can act with confidence.
FACT uses a hands-on approach to help learning stick:
We keep language simple and the pace steady so everyone can follow. Trainers are experienced and supportive.
On successful completion, you will receive a mental health first aid certification in PDF form emailed to you. This shows you completed the training and may be used by employers and community groups.
To keep skills fresh, FACT recommends the mental health first aid refresher course when suggested by the MHFA program or your workplace policy.
If you need broader medical skills alongside mental health first aid, explore Basic Life Support as the next step to strengthen emergency response.
If your workplace faces high-risk incidents, consider linking this learning with Provide Advanced First Aid so teams can handle both mental and complex physical emergencies.
FACT partners with Wellness & Healing Psychology and Counselling Centre for MHFA delivery. Dr Keyvan Abak, an experienced clinician, conducts the training. Trainers are registered with Mental Health First Aid of Australia, so you learn from recognised professionals.
A PDF certificate is emailed after you meet all training, assessment, and administrative requirements. This certificate is your proof of completion and is often accepted by employers and community organisations.
No — it’s an educational course to teach initial support. Therapy is different and delivered by clinicians.
Two full days. Check-in 08:00, training starts 08:30 each day.
Wellness & Healing Psychology and Counselling Centre, led by Dr Keyvan Abak.
$199 per person. No CITB funding.
Yes — a PDF certificate is emailed after successful completion.
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