# Event Details - **Event Name**: Standard Mental Health First Aid (2-day course), Sydney CBD - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am – Mon, 07 Dec, 2026 at 09:30 am (+11:00) - **Event Description**: Equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise and respond to someone experiencing a mental health crisis.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/8c7a7b50-fcb6-11f0-8b8b-755973891fa4-rimg-w1200-h600-dc108c45-gmir.jpg Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, or who is in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional treatment is received or the crisis resolves. MHFA strategies are taught in evidence-based training programs authored by the Mental Health First Aid Australia and conducted by accredited MHFA Instructors.Mental Health First Aid is a national non profit training and research program developed in 2001 by Betty Kitchener OAM and Professor Tony Jorm. MHFA currently operates under the auspices of Orygen Youth Health Research Centre, University of Melbourne, Australia.The outcomesMHFA Training can provide members of the community with:skills in how to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems;knowledge of the possible causes or risk factors for these mental health problems;awareness of the evidenced based medical, psychological and alternative treatments available;skills in how to give appropriate initial help and support someone experiencing a mental health problem;skills in how to take appropriate action if a crisis situation arises involving suicidal behaviour, panic attack, stress reaction to trauma, overdose or threatening psychotic behaviour.Who attends the training?MHFA training is open to all members of the community, so the short answer is, everyone!It is recommended that MHFA training becomes a prerequisite for all employed in human services. This includes police officers, Pr*son officers, high school teachers, TAFE and university lecturers, social and welfare workers, youth workers, Aboriginal health workers, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, lawyers, dieticians, physiotherapists, chiropractors, security officers, rehabilitation counsellors and anyone in a team leader/management role.The trainingThe standard MHFA course teaches members of the public how to assist someone who is developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.Developing mental health problems covered:depressionanxietypsychosissubstance misusesuicidal thoughts and behavioursMental health crises covered:non-suicidal self-injurypanic attackstraumatic eventssevere psychotic statesacute effects from alcohol or other drug misuseaggressive behavioursParticipants will learn the signs and symptoms of these mental health problems, where and how to get help and what sort of help is required.Watch this short video to learn more about the course.https://youtu.be/K_6Q51ustYI?si=fYSH6D22nauvzah4This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sydney/standard-mental-health-first-aid-2-day-course-sydney-cbd/100001981395062971 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, Workshops - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 160, max: 240, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sydney - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland Training Room - **lat**: -33.8717593 - **long**: 151.2085387 - **full address**: Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland Training Room, 220 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Standard Mental Health First Aid (2-day course), Sydney CBD - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c4a1007ce8f146f6c637b85a84ff1f31b41619f50e24373e3b5da5e68d7efb39-rimg-w1200-h600-dc211fb8-gmir.jpg?v=1769652153 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Standard Mental Health First Aid (2-day course), Sydney CBD being held? - **A:** Standard Mental Health First Aid (2-day course), Sydney CBD takes place on Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am to Mon, 07 Dec, 2026 at 09:30 am at Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland Training Room, 220 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Standard Mental Health First Aid (2-day course), Sydney CBD? - **A:** Standard Mental Health First Aid (2-day course), Sydney CBD is organized by Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Standard Mental Health First Aid (2-day course), Sydney CBD is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sydney, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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