About

Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence‑based training program that equips adults with the skills and confidence to support a young person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.

Adolescence is a time of significant change, and many young people can experience difficulties with their mental health during this stage. This course helps parents, carers, educators and community members recognise the early warning signs and respond in a safe, supportive and practical way.

Using real‑life scenarios and a structured action plan, participants learn how to approach a young person, start a conversation about mental health, and guide them towards appropriate support. The focus is on early intervention, reducing stigma, and helping young people feel heard, understood and connected to care.

What will I learn?

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health concerns in young people
• Understand adolescent development and its impact on behaviour and emotions
• Respond to issues such as anxiety, depression, substance use and emotional distress
• Support a young person during a mental health crisis
• Use a practical action plan to guide conversations and next steps
• Communicate in a calm, supportive and non‑judgemental way
• Encourage help‑seeking and connect young people with appropriate services

Who is it for? 

• Parents, carers and family members of young people
• Teachers, school staff and youth workers
• Coaches, volunteers and community members
• Anyone supporting or working with young people aged 12–18

Format

• Face-to-face: 2 x 7-hour sessions over 2 days
• Blended Face-to-Face: self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by a one day (7 hours) OR 2 x half days (3.5 hours) face-to-face sessions
• Blended Online: self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by 3 x 2.5-hour online sessions
• Facilitated by accredited Mental Health First Aid instructors

How to book

Call us on 1800 967 894 to enquire about the program. Please note we are currently taking expressions of interest. If you are interested in having a group of staff trained in this program, we can discuss delivery and date options, specific to your needs.