Youth Mental Health First Aid Course

Equips adults who teach, care for, or support young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to a young person experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.

What is the YMHFA course?

The YMHFA course 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, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.  

Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adolescents, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, and the treatments and supports available.

Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants learn how to approach a young person they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to help a young person to seek professional help or other supports. 

Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most. 

What topics are covered?

This course covers common and disabling mental health problems and crisis situations. Participants learn how to apply mental health first aid to young people across a range of situations, including: 

  • Depression 
  • Anxiety 
  • Eating disorders 
  • Substance use problems 
  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours 
  • Panic attacks 
  • Non suicidal self-injury 

What are the learning outcomes?

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to: 

  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in young people 
  • Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation 
  • Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support 
  • Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments and supports available 
  • Distinguish between normal and expected changes during adolescence and development of mental health problems 
  • Understand the scope of the Mental Health First Aider role and the medical rights of minors 
  • Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider.  

Who will be facilitating the course?

Lena Redman is a highly experienced educator who has worked in various educational settings over the past 20 years. She is a registered Teacher, School Guidance Counsellor, and Licensed Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor.

She has extensive experience supporting young people and also has a highly practical approach to supporting educators and parents to further enhance their capacity to effectively support the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

Lena is an exceptional presenter and facilitator, who combines her firsthand experience and insights with evidence based practices, guided by research in the areas of mental health, wellbeing and education to ensure she provides the best learning experiences.

Please note that you must attend the full two days to be eligible for accreditation.

The course will be held at Beerwah Meeting Place (Sunshine Coast, Qld).

Saturday, 12th and Sunday 13th October 2024 from 8.30am - 4.00pm.

The course manual and catering is included in the cost.

 

What People Are Saying:

Thank you, it was amazing. You are amazing! I can honestly say it is the best PD I have ever been to in my 20+ years of teaching. I think it should be compulsory for all staff to do it.

Lena was amazing. Very engaging. Very real. Very supportive. This is the best PD that I have done!

I wanted to write to say thank you for a wonderful 2 days last week. It was such a brilliant and worthwhile course that I will be promoting and advocating for as much as possible in my work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and making the days so enjoyable, even when content was heavy.

Excellent- one of the best PD's I have done and had the opportunity to do with relevance to the role and real life helpful skills- confidence building.

Lena was absolutely brilliant. I got so much out of the two days. She was extremely knowledgeable and approachable. Would definitely recommend the YMHFA course.

$325.00 AUD

Terms and Conditions for Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Course Participants:

  1. Course Enrolment: By enrolling in the YMHFA course, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

  2. Payments: All course fees must be paid in full prior to the start of the course to confirm your spot.

  3. Cancellations and Refunds:

    • Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 7 days of the course start date. 
    • Course Transfer: If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to a different course date, provided you notify us at least 24 hours before the course begins.

  4. Course Changes: The Resilience Revolution reserves the right to reschedule or cancel the course due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, participants will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer to another course date.

  5. Course Materials: All materials provided during the course are for the personal use of participants and may not be reproduced or distributed without permission.

  6. Certification: Participants who complete the full course will receive a Youth Mental Health First Aid certificate of completion.

  7. Liability: The Resilience Revolution is not liable for any personal injuries, losses, or damages incurred during the course.

By registering for the course, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions.

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