ONLINE Youth Mental Health First Aid July 2024
Event description
This course is run online - cost INCLUDES Manuals and e-learning vouchers (totals $120 and payable directly to MHFA Australia)
ALL 3 sessions must be attended to receive a certificate
COURSE DATES AND TIMES
Tuesday 2/07/24 @ 5.00pm - 7.30pm
AND
Wednesday 3/07/24 @ 5.00pm - 7.30pm
AND
Thursday 4/07/24 @ 5.00am - 7.30pm
WHAT THE COURSE COVERS
The Youth Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to assist adolescents who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence based Action Plan. This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health.
Topics covered include:
- depression
- anxiety
- eating disorders
- substance use problems
Mental health crisis covered include:
- suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- non suicidal self-injury
- panic attacks
- traumatic events
- severe psychotic states
- severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
- aggressive behaviours
COURSE COMPONENTS
Component 1:
4-6hrs self-paced eLearning component
Component 2:
3 x 2.5hr zoom sessions led by an accredited YMHFA Instructor
MORE INFORMATION
If you would like to find out more information on YOUTH MHFA please visit https://mhfa.com.au/
For any other information, please email Sonja info@botternconsulting.com