Mental Health First Aid
About MHFA
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based training course which gives you or your employees the skills and confidence to have supportive conversations with their co-workers and help guide them to professional help if needed. It has been shown to increase knowledge, confidence, helping behaviours, and reduce stigma. This MHFA training course is a highly interactive programme developed for the New Zealand context with videos, workshop exercises, group discussions and informative material content including guidelines for providing MHFA when someone identifies as Maori or Pasifika.
People who attend MHFA training can complete an online assessment to be accredited for 3 years as a Mental Health First Aider. Just like appointing physical first aid officers, many organisations choose to appoint accredited Mental Health First Aiders to the role of MHFA officer within the workplace.
Become a Mental Health First Aider
Key outcomes
An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgmental listening
Course details
The Mental Health First Aid Course is a 2-day course. The course is facilitated by two accredited MHFA Instructors. All courses are limited to a maximum of 20 attendees. Refreshments and lunch will be provided on both days. All attendees at the completion of the course will receive:
A Mental Health First Aid Certificate (valid for 3 years)
A MHFA Workshop Manual
Additional resource to reference the Mental Health First Aid action plan
Upcoming courses
New Plymouth - 15th & 16th April 2024 | 20 spots left
Wellington - 25th & 26th April 2024 | 20 spots left
Palmerston North - 23rd & 24th May 2024 | 20 spots left
Price
$500 plus GST per attendee.
Corporate rate: $400 plus GST per person for 4 or more attendees.