Teen Mental Health First Aid

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for Bay & Basin Young People

Dates: Wed 30 September and Wed 7 October

Time: 12:00 to 2:00 pm.

Venue: St Georges Basin Uniting Church Hall, 7 Meriton Street, St Georges Basin

Presented by headspace Norwa, this 2 day training is run over two days of face-to-face training. Participants will:

• Learn to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health challenges in adolescents

• Gain practical skills to support young people experiencing mental health difficulties

• Receive expert-led guidance on responding in a crisis and connecting someone to appropriate services

Suicide Prevention Australia endorses youth MHFA and equips participants with valuable skills to make a real difference in their community.

This training is open to young people from the Bay & Basin area.

Please note: This is a two-day training program, and attendance at both days is required to complete the course. Please only register if you are able to commit to attending both sessions.

Content warning: This course includes discussions of mental health challenges, self-harm, and suicide. Participants are encouraged to consider their wellbeing and access support if needed.

More information about the course can be found at: Youth Mental Health First Aid - Mental Health First Aid Australia.