Youth Mental Health First Aid: Albany

Name: Youth Mental Health First Aid: Albany
Start: 2020-06-15T09:00:16+0800
End: 2020-06-16T16:30:00+0800
Location: Albany Business Centre

Mon, 15 Jun, 9am - 16 Jun, 4:30pm 2020 AWST

Albany Business Centre

Walmsley WA, Australia

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Whether you teach, employ, work, or live with adolescents, the YMHFA course will teach you the skills and confidence to provide mental health first aid to a young person.

WHEN: 15th & 16th June 2020

WHERE: Albany Business Centre

WHY THIS COURSE IS ESSENTIAL TO YOU AND YOUR STAFF

Mental illness, and the awareness and stigma surrounding it, is a big issue in communities in Australia.

Australian Government health data indicates that about 1 in 6 adolescents meet the criteria for a mental health diagnosis in any given year!

YMHFA teaches PRACTICAL, EASY TO IMPLEMENT and EVIDENCED BASED strategies to support a young person experiencing a mental health problem, worsening of a problem, or a crisis.

WHAT IS A MENTAL ILLNESS

Mental illnesses often start in adolescence or early adulthood and it is important to detect problems early to ensure the young person is properly treated and supported.

The YMHFA course teaches adults who have frequent contact with adolescents, such as parents, guardians, school staff – teachers, aides, administrative, chaplains, catering; sport coaches and youth workers, how to assist adolescents who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.

COURSE INFORMATION

· 14-hour (2 day) Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) course.

· Participants will learn about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, how and where to get help, and what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective.

· Course topics cover: developing mental health problems, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, psychosis, panic attacks, and substance use disorders, as well as suicide and NSSI (non-suicidal-self-injury).

Check out MHFA to find out more.

Please e-mail rkustka@gmail.com for more information.

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Libby is an accredited Principal Master Mental Health First Aid: Youth, Conversations About Suicide, Conversations About Non-Suicidal-Self-Injury, Conversations About Gambling, and Youth Refresher Instructor.

Libby is now also the WA Manager for WISA (Wellbeing in Schools Australia), helping schools support both staff and students.

With a background in Arts and Education, Libby has extensive experience in working with young people and adults, and is a freelance writer for International mental health zines.

Facilitating the MHFA training courses in all Australian states, and specialising in remote and rural areas.

As a Musical Theatre Director and Teacher, Libby delivers dance, drama, and singing programmes that facilitate engaging theatre arts experiences for children and young adults. The Arts are a powerful means of self-expression and development, used to help young people explore their emotions, develop self-awareness, cope with stress, boost self-esteem, and work on social skills. These opportunities for young people are positive ways to help emotions and feelings be expressed in a safe and fun environment when words simply aren’t enough.

Libby is also actively involved in a number of mental health committees - Mindful Margaret River, Alliance Against Depression, Roses in the Ocean, and supports Indigenous scholarships through her bookings.

Passionate about Mental Health and Youth, and having worked and travelled internationally in Africa, United Kingdom, Europe, and throughout Australia; Libby brings a fresh and knowledgeable approach - delivered in a supportive environment - to her courses and classes.

Feedback from previous participants of Libby's courses:

"Libby is an exceptional instructor and really delivers this course well. I will seek to have Libby deliver the course to my staff in future training events."

"The instructor was very mindful of the nature of the course and the potential triggers that could arise. She respectfully made the course light enough to engage the participants in a way that made everyone comfortable. But at the same time she ensured the severity of the topic was understood by all."

"Libby was very approachable and made everything understandable and everyone feel comfortable.. Would 100% recommend her to others."

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Mon, 15 Jun, 9am - 16 Jun, 4:30pm 2020 AWST

Albany Business Centre

Walmsley WA, Australia

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