Table 1.

Structure and content of the mental health literacy training course for workers assisting Iraqi refugees

Session one	Session two
Introductory activities	MHFA Action Plana for depression problems
Common mental illnesses occurring in the Australian population and Iraqi refugeesb	Crisis first aid for suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Risk factors for mental health problems in Iraqi refugeesb	Crisis first aid for non-suicidal self-injury MHFA Actions 2–5a
Iraq’s cultural diversity and Iraqi refugee intake in Australiab	Depression filmb
Barriers and professional help-seeking and stigma associated with mental health problems in the Iraqi refugee communityb	Anxiety Problems—PTSD in Iraqi refugees: Signs, symptoms and risk factors Interventions
Impact of mental illness	MHFA Action Plan for anxiety problems: Crisis first aid for panic attacks Crisis first aid after a traumatic event MHFA Actions 2–5a
The importance of early intervention and professional help	Culturally-adapted PTSD filmb
The components of the MHFA Action Plan	Evaluation activity and conclusion
Cultural considerations and cross-cultural communication strategies when providing MHFA to Iraqi refugeesb
Depression: signs, symptoms, risk factors and effective interventions

^aSourced from ALGEE—see Fig. 1 for details

^bSourced from important considerations when providing Mental Health First Aid to Iraqi refugees: a supplementary booklet for people working with Iraqi refugees