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.

Matt is a Principal Master Instructor with MHFA Australia and a trained psychotherapist.

This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

Mental health problems covered

• Depression and anxiety

• Eating disorders

• Psychosis

• Substance use problems

Mental health crises covered

• 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.

This is a 2-day course - April 7-8, 2025 (9:00am - 4:30pm)

Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Hobart Apr 7-8, 2025

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