Youth Mental Health First Aid
Sessions
Please note we are currently taking expressions of interest for 2024 or 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.
About the course
Learn how to assist an adolescent 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.
What will I learn?
- adolescent development
- signs and symptoms of the common and disabling mental health problems in young people
- where and how to get help when a young person is developing a mental illness, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective
- how to provide first aid in crisis situations
Delivery of the Course
The Blended Online Delivery Format includes:
- Course Component 1 - A self-paced eLearning component (takes 5-7 hours to complete)
- Course Component 2 - An Instructor-led component using video conferencing (2 sessions of 2.5 hours each)
Who is it for?
Adults who work, live or care for adolescents, such as school staff, parents, sports coaches, community group leaders and youth workers.
