Live4Life Southern Grampians - Youth Mental Health First Aid (Y MHFA)

This is a two-day course. You need to attend both days to complete the training and obtain Y MHFA accreditation.

Session 1 - Thursday 12 December 2024 – 9.00am to 4.00pm (Hamilton Base Hospital - Education Centre)

Session 2 - Friday 13 December 2024 – 9.00am to 4.00pm (Hamilton Base Hospital - Education Centre)

Who should attend?

Parents and Carers
Teachers and School Staff
Sporting Coaches and Managers
Community Members
Anyone over 18 years old, connected with young people.

This course has been heavily subsidised by Live4Life Southern Grampians. If payment of the course fee restricts your attendance, please get in contact with Amy Lewis at Western District Health Services via the details below.

What the course covers

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches adults about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in young people, including crisis situations.

Topics covered include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders and suicidal thoughts and behaviours.

You will learn how and where to get help when a young person is developing a mental illness, what help research has shown to be effective and how to provide first aid in crisis situations. Read more about the course.

Lunch and course materials provided.

Please bring a notepad and pen.

If you have any questions or are unable to attend the training, please contact Amy Lewis on ph: (03) 5551 8409 or email amy.lewis@wdhs.net