Mental Health Awareness Training
This training examines the prevalence of mental illness and disorder in Australia, and of common co-existing disorders (alcohol, drugs and other chronic behaviours and disorders). Participants will learn to recognise psychological injury and stress reactions in themselves and in others and of links to depression, anxiety (PTSD) and to negative 'self medicating' behaviours such as substance misuse and gambling.
- WHS Compliant
- Certificate Included
- Lived Experience Trainers
- Customisable Content
Key Content
- A look at common mental health disorders in Australia
- The negative health impacts of stress on emotional and mental health
- Workplace stress: its links to mental health disorders
- How to recognise signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD and other disorders — in ourselves and in others
- Co-occurrence of substance misuse, chronic gambling and other disordered behaviours
- Dangers of depression, chronic anxiety and links to self-harm and suicide
- Strategies for getting a conversation going, for providing support
- Importance of getting help and advice if struggling with depression and chronic anxiety
- Suicide prevention — how to provide support; information on help and referral services
- Personal strategies for building emotional resilience
Workplace Benefits
- Good mental health brings contentment, vitality and engagement, and builds resilience, coping behaviours and habits that can enable people to better ride-out set-backs and difficulties at work, and in their lives
- Workplaces have a role to play in addressing the epidemic of depression, anxiety and suicide in Australia, and in contributing to a stronger, more resilient community
- Through training, awareness and a culture of support, your workplace and your people can be part of the solution
- Improved engagement, reduced absenteeism, turnover and business costs, and reduced risk of mental injury
Supporting publication: A Handbook of Workplace Mental Health. This training is for all at the workplace and provides a strong foundation that can be followed by specialised programs.
Choose Your Plan
Per-session pricing for organisations training their teams.
Standard Session
1 hourCore mental health awareness training for your team, delivered on-site at your workplace or via live webinar.
- On-site or live webinar delivery
- Up to 25 participants per session
- Trainer with lived experience
- Printed or digital materials for all attendees
- Certificate of completion for each participant
Extended Session
2 hoursComprehensive training with interactive group exercises, case studies, and practical strategies your leaders can action.
- On-site or live webinar delivery
- Up to 25 participants per session
- Trainer with lived experience
- Interactive group exercises & case studies
- Comprehensive materials & resource pack for face-to-face workshops
- Certificate of completion for each participant
- Follow-up support resources
Custom Package
FlexibleA fully tailored program designed around your industry, workforce, and specific workplace challenges.
- Multi-session programs available
- Content tailored to your industry & risks
- Co-branded materials with your logo
- Unlimited participants per session
- Dedicated account manager
- Ongoing support & refresher options
All prices in AUD. Business pricing excludes GST.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mental Health Awareness Training. Need something else? Get in touch.
The fundamentals of mental health and mental illness, common conditions (depression, anxiety, stress), recognising signs and symptoms in yourself and others, reducing stigma, and practical strategies for starting supportive conversations and accessing help.
Sessions typically run 1–2 hours, delivered face-to-face on-site or as a live online webinar. Extended 3-hour formats are available for teams wanting deeper exploration.
All employees in any workplace. It is a foundational program that suits frontline workers, managers, and leadership equally — many organisations roll it out company-wide as a baseline.
No — this is an awareness program, not the accredited Mental Health First Aid course. If you need certified MHFA-accredited graduates, see the Accredited Mental Health First Aid program.
Our trainers combine professional qualifications with their own journey through depression, anxiety, or substance dependence. That authenticity is what makes the training connect, particularly with participants confronting their own challenges.
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