Sutherland Shire Summer Skills - Youth Mental Health First Aid

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LEARN ESSENTIAL LIFE SAVING SKILLS
Youth Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a young person developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening mental health condition, or having a mental health crisis.

It is essential for young and vulnerable members of our community to receive proper care and support in their formative years. It takes a village, right?

Mental Health First Aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or the crisis is resolved.

This course will run from 9:00AM - 4:00PM on both days.
Participants must attend both days, in full in order to receive their certificate.

Age
Participants must be 18 - 25 years old

Course Prerequisites
Participants are required to have an USI number. It is easy to get. Get your USI number HERE.

Arriving
Participants are required to arrive 15 minutes prior to the course commencement.

Content
This course covers:

• Adolescent development
• Signs and symptoms of common youth mental health problems (depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use and eating disorders)
• Where and how to get help for a young person developing a mental illness
• Effective treatments for mental health problems
• Mental health crisis situations (suicidal thoughts and behaviours, non-suicidal self-injury, panic attacks, traumatic events, severe effects of drug or alcohol use, severe psychotic states and aggressive behaviours)

This training addresses sensitive material around a number of mental health topics, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, psychosis, substance use disorders, suicide, self-injury, panic attacks, traumatic events, medical emergencies, severe psychotic states, aggression, and the severe effects of alcohol and drug use. If you have any concerns about the content, or your participation in this course, please contact Stella (hello@merakiwellbeing.com.au).

Catering
Catering will be provided for a morning tea and lunch break.
A local cafe can be accessed across the road.

Clothing
Wear comfortable casual clothing.