Youth Mental Health First Aid training for adults supporting young people.
Learn how to provide evidence-based Mental Health First Aid to a young person.
Adolescence is a time for monumental developmental steps.
It's also when mental health problems first emerge.
This is where the Youth Mental Health First Aid training can help.
Youth Mental Health First Aid focuses on mental health literacy and early intervention, equipping any adult to support a young person who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. This course is fundamental for a parent, teacher, youth worker, employer, sports coaches... simply, any adult who supports a young person!
What the course covers
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, substance use 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.
“I feel more confident in my knowledge of mental illness and feel I have more confidence when looking for signs of trauma. I have learnt great terms to avoid stigma, learnt about stats, and feel comfortable in assisting people during crises."
— Youth Mental Health First Aid Participant
Different modalities to suit you
If this is your first time completing the training, or if it’s been longer than 6 years since your full course, these options are for you!
In Person
2 full days face-to-face workshop.
Blended In Person
6 hours of eLearning followed by 1 full day face-to-face workshop.
Blended Online
6 hours of eLearning followed by 1 full day online (Microsoft Teams) workshop.
Due for a refresher?
If you’ve completed a full course within the last 3 years, you’re due for a refresher training! This ensures you’re providing up-to-date evidence-based Mental Health First Aid for young people with mental health challenges!
Get feedback and discuss challenges in implementing your skills, become updated on the latest research, and walk away accredited for another 3 years!
Booking a private course for a group?
If you’re booking on behalf of an organisation or group, we can organise a private course for only your cohort! This is a cost-effective and intimate option to have an instructor facilitate the training for your group!
FAQs
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Of course! At the end of the course, you'll receive a link for an online quiz. You must complete this quiz with a score of at least 80% correct to receive your 3-year certification as an Accredited Youth Mental Health First Aider!
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You’ll be given a Youth Manual and Action Plan Wallet Card on the day of the workshop (if in person), or via Australia Post (if online).
For our in person courses, a lucky participant will walk away with a prize… a perk of booking with Bare Wellbeing Service! (shh)
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Nope! You don’t need a Microsoft account to join as a participant on Teams.
We’d recommend using a computer (laptop or desktop) with the Teams application downloaded, as this will provide the best experience.
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It sure is! The platform is compliant with The Privacy Act 1988 - meaning your data is end-to-end secure, encrypted, and inaccessible to others. You can read more here.
Here’s what others are saying
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"Very positive - it taught me many new things in an area I already felt somewhat familiar with and I feel both confident and glad that I'm now equipped to help young people with any mental health/well-being difficulties in seeking help appropriate for their situation!"
Youth Mental Health First Aid Participant
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"Claudia was excellent in her role as a trainer and facilitator. She made everyone feel at ease, was confidence and open to questions and discussions."
Youth Mental Health First Aid Participant
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"Claudia was fantastic and made it a welcoming environment where we all felt that we could easily ask questions. Claudia was extremely knowledgeable and you could see the passion that she felt for this topic."
Youth Mental Health First Aid Participant