Youth Mental Health First Aid

A training course that extends beyond a certificate.

Adolescence is a time for monumental development.

It's also when mental health problems emerge.

​This is where the Youth Mental Health First Aid training can help!

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a nationally accredited training program that teaches adults how to recognise the signs of mental health problems in young people, start a supportive conversation, and connect them with professional help early. This course is fundamental for a parent, teacher, youth worker, employer, sports coaches... simply, any adult who supports a young person!

Similar to how physical first aid helps someone with an injury, mental health first aid helps someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis.

What is included

  • Delivery of the MHFA content by a highly experienced licensed instructor and provisional psychologist, with speciality area of working clinically with young people and families

  • Access to high-quality and engaging eLearning (for online modalities)

  • Youth Mental Health First Aid manual

  • Access to the MHFAider Champions Hub (coming Feb 2026)

  • MHFA Action Plan wallet card

  • MHFA Australia ALGEE mascot prize for one lucky participant

What is covered

You’ll learn how to recognise early signs of common mental health challenges, how to approach and start a supportive conversation, respond to common mental health crises, and know where to get support. You’ll learn signs, symptoms, and how to support someone who struggles with:

  • Depression, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm

  • Anxiety, trauma, and panic attacks

  • Eating disorders incl Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating

  • Substance use problems

  • Psychosis, hallucinations, delusions

“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

In Person

2 full days face-to-face workshop.

Blended In Person

6 hours of eLearning + 1 full day face-to-face workshop.

Online

6 hours of eLearning + 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! Get feedback on your approach, 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 option to have an instructor facilitate training for your group!

FAQs

  • 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!

  • 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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