Youth Mental Health First Aid two-day workshop

Posted Sunday 19 May 2024 | Garry Batt, Education and Counselling

Youth Mental Health First Aid 2022 Program Schedule

Learn how to provide mental health first aid to young people aged 12 to 18.

The Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) course will teach you how to assist adolescents 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. Suitable for teachers, youth workers, and others interested in being better able to help young people with mental health problems.

What is the format?  This is a 14-hour course which is usually delivered as either a two-day training package – can be delivered as four separate modules.

Why attend an MHFA course?  Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatment and appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness. It is also associated with decreased stigma and an increase in help provided.

Training content:

• Recognise common mental health problems in young people (depression, anxiety, eating disorders, psychosis, and substance use problems)
• Provide initial help using a practical, evidence-based action plan
• Seek appropriate professional help, and
• Respond in a crisis situation.

 Registration: Contact Garry Batt via email at gobatt55@gmail.com or on 0458 578 271. Please RSVP by Thursday 7 July 2022.