Youth Mental Health First Aid, Wonthaggi 3 + 4 October 2023

Youth Mental Health First Aid 

This is a two-part course. You need to attend both days to complete the training. 

Session 1 - Tuesday, 3rd October 2023 9am to 5pm

Session 2 - Wednesday, 4th October 2023 9am to 5pm

Who should attend

• Parents and Carers
• Community Members

This course is free for our Bass Coast and South Gippsland Community - All courses will include a light meal.

What the course covers

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches adults about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in young people, including crisis situations. 

Topics covered include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders and suicidal thoughts and behaviours.

You will learn how and where to get help when a young person is developing a mental illness, what help research has shown to be effective and how to provide first aid in crisis situations. Read more about the course.