The MHFA course is an education program that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to common mental health problems. These include depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use.
Just like physical first aid, Mental Health First Aid focuses on early action. More specifically, it is about recognising warning signs, offering initial help, and supporting the person until the crisis resolves.
During the course, you’ll follow an evidence-based action plan that has been developed by Mental Health First Aid Australia. You will be able to use it to guide your response in real-life crisis situations.
What Is a Mental Health First Aid Course?
Mental Health First Aid Course Townsville
Learn how to support a colleague, friend or loved one in a mental health crisis.
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Townsville
14/01/26 - 15/01/26
9AM - 4PM
Equips adults with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to a friend, family member, co-worker, or another adult, experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.
1/251 Ingham Road, Garbutt
Townsville
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Townsville
09/02/26 - 10/02/26
9AM - 4PM
Equips adults with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to a friend, family member, co-worker, or another adult, experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.
1/251 Ingham Road, Garbutt
Townsville
Why Take an Accredited Mental Health First Aid Course in Townsville or North Queensland?
Our Townsville program is delivered by Accredited MHFA Australia Instructors. It is perfect for co-workers, family members, and community-based groups who are looking to strengthen their understanding of mental illness and reduce stigma.
Should you complete the course, you’ll gain practical skills that align with Mental Health First Aid Australia’s commitment to early intervention and community resilience.
You should also leave feeling confident enough to start a first aid conversation, listen without judgement and respond appropriately when someone needs help.
What You’ll Learn During MHFA Training
During the two-day first aid course, participants learn how to:
Recognise signs and symptoms of mental illness
Understand risk factors for depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts
Offer initial support using an evidence-based action plan
Encourage professional help or connection to a therapy or support group
Apply self-care practices for ongoing well-being
Essentially, this mental health first aid course teaches practical skills to equip adults to act decisively and confidently in any related crisis situation.
Upcoming MHFA Courses and How to Join
Healthy Minds NQ runs regular public courses to enable people to help others with a worsening mental health problem. This includes depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance abuse and other issues.
Each first aid course includes interactive learning, group discussions, and a short assessment to become a qualified Mental Health First Aider.
Why not join our next MHFA course today and learn how to support someone experiencing a mental health problem? Your help could change a life.
FAQs
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Participants learn to recognise signs and symptoms of common mental illnesses. These include depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use, and responding appropriately in crisis situations.
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Any adult interested in supporting other people's well-being can attend our courses.
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Our education course is an effective Mental Health First Aid program. It is run in several other regions in Queensland, including Cairns, Bowen, Mackay, the Whitsunday Region and around the Mt Isa dsitrict.