About The Course
The Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is designed specifically for those who interact with young people aged 12-18, including educators, parents, and youth workers.
This course equips participants with the skills needed to provide initial support to adolescents experiencing a mental health problem or crisis until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Course Content
Participants of the course will learn to recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems faced by adolescents, such as:
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Eating Disorders
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Substance Use Problems
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Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours
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Panic Attacks
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Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
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With this training, you will be able to apply mental health first aid in a range of situations, providing crucial support during an emerging or worsening mental health problem.
Intervene Early
Recognise the warning signs of youth mental health issues in adolescents and understand the importance of early intervention for youth mental health.
Offer Support
Learn how to speak openly and accurately about mental health, implementing effective mental health strategies for educators and caregivers.
Respond In A Crisis
Gain the skills to handle crisis situations where a young person may be at risk of harm (e.g suicide prevention).
Equip youth mentors to address bullying and mental health in schools and communities.
Reduce Stigma
Increase awareness and reduce stigma around mental health, supporting adolescent mental well-being and facilitating mental health awareness for parents and guardians.
Location
The Youth Mental Health First Aid training in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Nowra, Kiama, the Illawarra region and Australia wide online, offers evidence-based, rigorously evaluated, skills-based and internationally recognised content, delivered in a local context ensuring relevance and a personal training experience.
Our Commitment to Mental Health
We’re committed to leading the way by
empowering meaningful mental health conversations.
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Based in Wollongong, we’re dedicated to improving mental health awareness and literacy
in communities and workplaces across NSW.
Conversations have the power to make someone feel supported and heard, break down barriers, reduce stigma, connect individuals to help, and even save lives.
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Our goal is to inspire more people to join the conversation and culture of safety and support across Australia.
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Be a part of the change. Register for Youth Mental Health First Aid Training today and make a difference in your community and schools.
Youth Course Options
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More Information
Since its inception in 2000, Mental Health First Aid has evolved into a global movement across Australia and in 30 countries. To date, over 4 million people worldwide have been trained, including over 1,000,000 Australians.
The Mental Health First Aid Program has been recognised with a number of Australian and international awards, including the THeMHS Medal. It has been recognised in the UK as an example of radical efficiency and has been listed in the USA
by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on their National Registry of Evidence‑based Programs and Practices (NREPP).
This course is recognised by
Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective
suicide prevention program