TRACC - Community Connection Gathering (Dajarra)

The Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health 
crisis, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. 

Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available.

• Intervene early - Recognise the warning signs of mental health problems in other adults.
• Offer support - Learn the skills to speak openly and accurately about mental health. 
• Respond In a crisis - Respond across a range of crisis situations where an adult may be at risk of harm.
• Reduce stigma - Reduce stigma and increase support for adults experiencing and living with mental health problems. 

Adults who complete a Standard MHFA course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders). Equipped with the knowledge, confidence. and skills to provide mental health information and support when it matters most. 

Learning Outcomes 
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults.
• Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation.
• Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support.
• Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses risk factors and treatments and supports available.
• Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider.

The Standard Mental Health First Aid course is based on guidelines that are informed by people with lived experience, their caregivers and health professionals.