Standard Mental Health First Aid Sandy Bay Nov 2026

The Standard Mental Health First Aid course is a 12 hour (2-day) session to gain 3 years accreditation The course will be conducted at UTAS Sandy Bay Campus. The Standard Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to provide initial support to other adults who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence based Action Plan. This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. Mental health problems covered • Depression • Anxiety problems • Psychosis • Substance use problems Mental health Crises covered • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours • Non-suicidal self-injury • Panic attacks • Traumatic events • Severe psychotic states • Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use • Aggressive behaviours. Note: This course is not a therapy or a support group.