EOI: Mental Health First Aid on Set

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Please note by registering your interest you are NOT applying for a course.  This is to gauge the interest of crew in attending this type of training.  We would also like to hear what elements you would like to see in this area so that we know the training is meeting crew needs as directly expressed by the crew.

Proposed Training: Mental Health First Aid on Set

Proposed month of delivery: May/June

Duration:  2 Days

Cost: Free

Venue: Online

Course Tutor: TBC

Training Proposal:

This would be a 12-hour course (4 modules, each 3 hours) that teaches people how to assist someone who is developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Participants would learn the signs and symptoms of mental health problems and what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective. They would learn a framework for communication, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person towards appropriate treatments and other supportive help.

Mental health crises covered would include:

• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Self-harm
• Panic attacks
• Traumatic events
• Severe psychotic states
• Severe effects of alcohol or other drug use
• Aggressive behaviours

The course format would cater for all learning styles with opportunities to participate, discuss scenarios and practice skills. Course participants would receive a copy of the MHFA Manual and a Certificate of Completion.

Participant Profile:

Any crew members that would like to develop tools to manage stress, leading to improved mental health and career sustainability.

Expression of Interest Procedure:

Please register your interest online at this LINK by 12pm on 30th March 2026.

For technical difficulties with the online system please email jade.travers@nationaltalentacademies.ie or brian.murphy@nationaltalentacademies.ie

Film & TV Crew Academy East courses are open to all regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or disability.