About the Youth Mental Health First Aid Course
The Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaches adult participants how to provide initial support to a young person (aged 12–18) who may be experiencing a mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adolescents, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available. Content is evidence-based and practical.
Topics covered:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Substance Use
- Psychosis
- Non-suicidal self-injury
- Traumatic events
Who is suitable?
Adults who complete the course become equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.
Ideal for individual adults (aged 18+) who are teachers, parents, carers/supporters of youths aged 12-18 as well as volunteer/community-based groups.
Come as you are, ready to learn.
Become a Youth Mental Health First Aider
After completion of the course, participants can do an optional short online exam (open-book) of approximately 15 questions through Mental Health First Aid Australia's platform. Upon passing, participants will receive their Mental Health First Aiders Certificate which is valid for 3 years. Attendance is required on BOTH days to receive Mental Health First Aid Certification.
Note
This course is educational and should not be viewed as therapy or counselling sessions. We will not discuss individual cases. All participants should be feeling positive and mentally fit. For more information on Youth Mental Health First Aid, check out the MHFA website https://www.mhfa.com.au/.
Cost
Face-to-face workshops: $290
Online (eLearning + Microsoft Teams call): $250
- Cost includes a Youth Mental Health First Aid Manual for you to keep.
- Lunch is self-funded (for face-to-face workshops). There will be eateries nearby to purchase food.
- Discounts are available for groups of 3 or more, and groups or individuals who require these skills for a volunteer or unpaid community role. Please reach out to me on the "Contact Me" page.
Important notes for the online course
The online course is open to Australian residents.
It consists of 2 components:
- eLearning component (4-6hrs self-paced)
- 4 x online live sessions (1hr 45 min per session)
The eLearning component should be completed before you can attend the online live sessions. This is to ensure you have the knowledge needed to go into detail in the live sessions.
In order to achieve accreditation, all FOUR (4) online sessions must be attended.
When booking, please use your individual email and mobile number - this is used to create your profile on the Mental Health First Aid Australia platform for your eLearning.
After your booking has been finalised, you will be contacted via email with further instructions to access your Mental Health First Aid account dashboard and eLearning modules. You will also receive a voucher to redeem a manual to be sent to your nominated delivery address.
For the live online sessions (Microsoft Teams)
- Please ensure you use a computer/laptop with a working webcam for the live sessions. If you must use a mobile device, please ensure to have your phone set sideways (landscape orientation) on a stable surface.
- It is preferable that you have your video on for the duration of the session. This promotes engagement with the content as well as for safety purposes so the instructor can monitor for any distress and attend to your needs.
- Please join the sessions from a stationary, private and quiet location with no background noises/distractions.
- Join at least 5-10 minutes earlier for technical testing. Sessions start on time.
