YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Face-to-face youth mental health first aid course (Sydney only)
This 2-day course led by an accredited MHFA Instructor Course Cost $300.00
Adolescence is a time of important change and development. It is also the time when mental health problems can first emerge.
During high school years, mental health problems are among the leading causes of falling grades, problems with friends, and relationships, substance use or abuse and they can have lifelong impact.
That’s where Mental Health First Aid training can help.
With a focus on improved mental health literacy and early intervention, Youth MHFA is for adults who work, live or care for adolescents such as teachers, school support staff, parents, sports coaches, community group leaders and youth workers.
The Royal Motor Yacht Club Port Hacking will be again facilitating this course to provide members and guests with the ability to attend and gain knowledge about MHFA. The Venue overlooks Gunnamatta Bay with FREE ample parking and a Bistro • Any special needs, requests or if you require supports please advise.
John will be facilitating this course to provide candidates with the ability to attend and gain knowledge about MHFA.
This internationally recognized course was developed at the Centre for Mental Health Research at the Australian National University and is now delivered across 20 countries globally.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an education course that teaches adults about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in young people, including crisis situations.
Topics covered include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders and suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
You will learn how and where to get help when a young person is developing a mental illness, what help research has shown to be effective and how to provide first aid in crisis situations.
Following successful completion of the online exam you will immediately be emailed your certificate as an accredited Mental Health First Aider by MHFA. Basically the exam is conducted and completed online after the course and in our own time. The exam does not take more than about 15min to complete.
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