Training Dates

Saturday 23 July, 9am – 5pm & Sunday 24 July, 9am – 5pm (Both dates)

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

Learn how to provide mental health first aid to young people aged 12 to 18.

This is a 14-hour course, face-to-face course.

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 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

Note: This course is not a therapy or support group.

Instructor Profile | Mental Health First Aid (mhfa.com.au)

For further information, please contact Simone -simone@mentalmatters.com.au