Sydney

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Health and Wellbeing

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Life Hacks

Mental Health First Aid Workshop

Empowering adults to support others facing mental health challenges.

Olga-Lucia Gamboa Arana
(EQness)

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2 x 6 hours

1 to 24

$315 (Afterpay available)

Sydney

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What you'll do

The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course is an evidence-based program designed to develop practical skills for immediate and effective intervention in mental health crises.

Developed by mental health experts and those with firsthand experience, the course enhances participants’ knowledge, confidence, and readiness to respond to mental health challenges. Proven effective and globally recognised, it has trained over 6 million people in 25 countries, demonstrating its widespread impact and reliability.

Format and Duration

This course is offered in a face-to-face format and consists of two consecutive days, each featuring 6-hour sessions.

Course Topics

Participants will gain first aid skills applicable to a wide array of mental health conditions, including:

Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Psychosis
Substance Abuse
Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours
Panic Attacks
Self-Harm
Responses to Traumatic Events

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Recognise various mental health conditions and their symptoms.
Apply an action plan to effectively support individuals in mental health crises.
Understand the obstacles to seeking help and how to encourage individuals to seek treatment.
Manage a variety of urgent mental health situations with confidence.

At the end of the course, a certificate of completion is available to all participants who attend both sessions.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 6 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

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Knowledge required

Beginner friendly class

What you'll get

12-hour course
Mental Health First Aid manual
A three-year MHFAider certification upon passing the end-of-course assessment

For those seeking official accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider), a three-year certification is granted upon the successful completion of a brief assessment at the course’s conclusion.

Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive days.

Location

72 Bathurst Street, Sydney NSW

This venue is within walking distance of Town Hall and Museum Station stations

Mental Health First Aid Workshop location

More about this class

This class is new, and is covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

Your teacher

Olga-Lucia Gamboa Arana
(EQness)

Brain Researcher, Psychotherapist, Coach and Mindfulness Teacher

I'm Olga Lucia, deeply passionate about the interaction between our brains, thoughts, emotions, and their collective impact on our well-being. My approach integrates neuroscience, psychology, and mindfulness, aiming to empower individuals to enhance their well-being and unlock their full potential. With over 23 years of experience in neuroscience research, I am captivated by neuroplasticity and our ability to positively transform our brains through practices like mindfulness. I have explored this fascination at the personal and professional level for more than 13 years.

I love sharing what I've learned and growing together with my students and clients through personalized sessions and interactive workshops. If you're curious about the science of well-being and eager to experience its benefits firsthand, I invite you to connect with me.