Youth Mental Health First Aid

Duration:

2 days (8 hours per day).

Delivery Style:

Face-to-face, blended or virtual.

Participants per workshop: 

6-24 (6-12 for virtual delivery) 

Course Description:

Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches participants how to provide initial support to a young person (aged 12-18) who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis. Participants learn how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, approach a young person they are concerned about, offer initial support and information and help the young person to seek professional help or other supports.  

Topics include depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use disorders, thoughts of suicide, panic attacks, and providing support after a traumatic event. The course is led by an MHFA trained and Licenced Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor. 

Objectives 

• Identify signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in young people. 
• Use an evidence-based action plan to engage young people in mental health first aid conversation. 
• Assess for a range of crises and provide initial support. 
• Distinguish differences between expected changes during adolescence and the development of mental health problems. 
• Understand the MHFA role and the medical rights of minors. 
• Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider. 

Accreditation 

• Participants who complete the course and a short online assessment can become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider).  
• Accreditations are valid for 3 years and can be extended for a further 3 years with a refresher.

Who will benefit from this training? 

Adults supporting adolescents across a wide range of settings including schools, community groups, organisations and sporting clubs.  

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