Youth Mental Health First Aid - (27-28 May 2027) TWO DAY COURSE

DAY ONE: Thursday, 27 May, 2027
DAY TWO: Friday, 28 May, 2027

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is the help provided in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional treatment is received, or the crisis resolves.

Led by a skilled youth specialist, this two-day Youth course is for adults who work with or care for adolescents, such as school staff, parents, sports coaches, community group leaders and youth workers.

You will learn how to recognise and assist an adolescent who may be experiencing mental health issues, and what to do in a mental health crisis until professional help arrives.

Participants who successfully pass the post-course test will be accredited as a Youth Mental Health First Aider for three years, before a half day refresher is required.

Topics Include:

•        Understanding youth mental health, including diagnoses, prevalence and common misconceptions.

•        Symptoms and causes of depression, anxiety and psychosis.

•        How to provide initial support to young people who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

•        Crisis First Aid for: suicidal behaviour, panic attacks, aggressive behaviour, self-harm, acute psychosis.

•        Responding to the effects of traumatic events and drug and alcohol misuse.

This course includes:

• Engaging, up-to-date materials.

• Take-home Mental Health First Aid Manual.

• All-day catering and beverages - with dietary needs catered for.

• Certificate of attendance.

• Optional post-course assessment and formal accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider, valid for three years.

PRICES

Standard | $640
Corporate and Government

Non-Profit/ Individuals | $460
Staff of non-profit organisations, micro-businesses with less than 5 staff and self-funded waged individuals

Concession | $330
Concession Card Holders paying as individuals

SCHOLARSHIPS

We offer a small number of scholarships to those who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend. Scholarship recipients pay a nominal fee of $155 toward catering and materials. Click here to apply.

REFUND POLICY

Before you book, please click here to read our Refund Terms and Conditions and ensure you have understood the conditions listed under the heading Public Training.

VENUE

Evolve WA
Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar
Level 2, 3-5 Bennett St,
East Perth WA 6004

Our venue is wheelchair accessible, including toilets. However, if you have any special access needs or would like any support or adaptations to make learning easier for you, please let us know.