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Youth Mental Health First Aid

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Introduction

 

For youth, adolescence is a time of change and development. During of which mental health issues can arise. The 14-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaches any adult (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to adolescents experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. Learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in young people, how and where to get professional help, and how to provide first aid in a crisis.

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Study Format options:

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The 14-hour course can be delivered in 1 of 3 ways:

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Face-to-face: A 2-day (approximately 6 hours per day) course led by an accredited MHFA Instructor.

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Blended face-to-face: A self-paced e-learning component (approximately 4 hours) followed by a 1-day face-to-face session OR 2 half-day face-to-face sessions led by an accredited MHFA Instructor.

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Online: A self-paced eLearning component (approximately 4 hours) followed by 3 x 2.5-hour video-conferencing sessions led by an accredited MHFA Instructor.

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Who Should Attend?

Parents

Secondary school staff

Support workers

Community group leaders

Sport coaches

Youth workers

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Mental Health Issues Covered:

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Depression

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Anxiety

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Panic attacks

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Eating disorders

Suicidal thoughts and behaviours

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What are the benefits of Youth Mental Health First Aid?

Mental health literacy

Increase confidence to have mental health conversations

Strengthened relationships between adults, teachers, parents and youth

Prevention of further illness while creating healthy environments for students

Decrease stigma

Identifying and first response skills in youth mental health crisis
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Pricing:  $350pp

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