Youth Mental Health
First Aid

You may be interested in this information if you’re a parent or teacher or work with young people in any other capacity. Adolescent mental health is a global issue. is the leading cause of death for young people, with 1 in 4 young people experiencing a mental health problem.

75% of adults who experience mental illness had their first episode as an adolescent, so it makes sense to get in early and support young people.

Customised to suit:

• School staff
• Support workers
• Parents
• Community
• Sporting cubs



Course objectives

INTERVENE EARLY

Recognise the warning signs of mental health problems in young people

PROVIDE SKILLS

Provides skills needed to speak openly and accurately about mental health

RESPOND IN A CRISIS

Respond in crisis situations where a young person may be at risk of harm

REDUCE STIGMA

Reduce stigma and increase support for young people with mental health problems

Our training will provide you with a practical, evidence-based action plan.

What you will learn

Our course equips you with the skills to recognise and respond to a young person experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, Youth MHFA teaches participants how to support a young person until appropriate professional help is received or the situation resolves.

Mental health areas covered in our youth mental health first aid course:

> Depression & anxiety

> Eating disorders

> Psychosis

> Substance use

Mental health crises covered in our youth mental health first aid training:

> Suicidal thoughts and behaviours

> Non-suicidal self-injury

> Panic attacks

> Traumatic events

> Severe psychotic states

> Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use

> Aggressive behaviours

We deliver this 14-hour, face-to-face course for adults 18+ over two days

 or a series of sessions that best meet the group's needs.

This excellent tuition for parents, teachers, support staff, youth workers, sporting clubs, and community groups involved with young people can change a young person’s life.

You will receive an accreditation certificate after completing the course successfully and are free to enrol in one of our refresher courses later.