Mental health training for staff
Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offer a range of mental health training for staff.
For any enquiries related to mental health training, please email caps-workshops@unimelb.edu.au.
Supporting Student Mental Health (online training)
This 50 - 60 minute online training program for staff of the University of Melbourne aims to assist you in supporting students experiencing mental health problems. Developed by Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS), it covers topics including:
- An introduction to student mental health
- How staff can help
- Responding to students in distress
- Support services and resources.
To access the training, click on the Enrol button below. After enrolling, when you log-in to the LMS, you will see it in the list of available options on your dashboard.
Enrol in Supporting Student Mental Health
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If you are interested in further mental health training opportunities after completing this program, please see the additional courses offered below or contact the CAPS Workshops and Training team.
Mental health essentials for staff supporting students
Developed by CAPS, this three-hour, in-person workshop is designed for staff supporting students. Facilitated by CAPS counsellors, the session combines group discussion with practice conversations based on case scenarios tailored to the university context.
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
- Recognise and understand common wellbeing and mental health concerns in university students
- Apply self-care strategies and establish appropriate professional boundaries
- Identify and support students to access key support services within and external to the University
- Provide appropriate and effective support to students experiencing wellbeing and mental health concerns within your role
Please be aware that only a high-level overview of crisis support will be provided due to time constraints. For more comprehensive guidance, you can refer to the relevant section of the Supporting Student Mental Health online training program or contact the CAPS Workshops and Training team to discuss a tailored training session.
Upcoming training sessions are listed below.
| Training session | Date | Time | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental health essentials for staff supporting students | Mon 20 April 2026 | 9.30am - 12.30pm | Completed |
| Mental health essentials for staff supporting students | Mon 20 July 2026 | 9.30am - 12.30pm | Registrations open Tues 23 Jun 2026 |
| Mental health essentials for staff supporting students | Thurs 3 Dec 2026 | 9.30am - 12.30pm | Registrations open Thurs 5 Nov 2026 |
Tailored mental health training
CAPS can offer tailored mental health training for staff groups on topics such as managing students at risk. To discuss a tailored mental health training session or for further information, please contact the CAPS Workshops and Training team.