Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Tasmania

The Youth Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to assist young people who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence based Action Plan.

This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. The Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) course teaches you the skills and confidence to support young people (aged 12-18) experiencing mental health challenges or crisis situations.

This evidence-based program teaches you to:

• Recognise the signs: Learn to identify common warning signs of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, and more.
• Start a conversation: Gain the tools to approach young people with empathy and initiate open communication about mental health.
• Provide initial support: Understand how to assess crisis situations and offer effective first aid until professional help arrives.
• Navigate complex situations: Distinguish between typical teenage development and signs of a mental health problem.
• Become a pillar of support: Learn to care for yourself while supporting young people through challenging times.

Mental health problems covered in YMHFA

The Youth Mental Health First Aid course covers mental health problems that many young people experience. The course is tailored towards adults who want to take part in mental health training for young people. The mental health issues covered are:

• Depression and anxiety
• Eating disorders
• Psychosis
• Substance use problems

Mental health crises covered in YMHFA

The YMHFA course teaches you how to react in mental health crises that are common among young people.These mental health crises include:

• 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

Who can partake in a Youth Mental Health First Aid Course?

Any adult over the age of 18 can partake in iTrain Australia's Youth Mental Health First Aid course. It's suited for anyone of any background who are looking to get more information around supporting young people with their mental health.

The Youth Mental Health First Aid course is ideal for anyone who wants to be better equipped to help young people, including:

• Parents and guardians
• Teachers, coaches, and youth workers
• Community group leaders
• Anyone who interacts with young people in their daily lives

Why should I take a Youth Mental Health First Aid?

The Youth Mental Health First Aid course is a huge benefit to our society and to help young people. By the end of YMHFA course, you'll be able to:

• Spot the warning signs: Recognise symptoms of mental health challenges in young people.
• Start the conversation: Use a proven approach to begin a mental health first aid discussion.
• Help in a crisis: Learn how to assess crisis situations and offer initial support.
• Gain mental health knowledge: Understand the prevalence, impact, risk factors, treatments, and available support for mental health conditions.
• Tell normal from concerning: Distinguish between typical teenage development and signs of a mental health problem.
• Know your boundaries: Understand the scope of a Mental Health First Aider's role and the legal considerations for minors.
• Take care of yourself: Learn self-care practices to stay well while supporting others.

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This is a 14-hour course typically delivered over 2-days or can now also be delivered as a Blended course with 4-5 hours e-learning and a full-day interactive workshop.

To discuss the course further, get in touch with our mental health first aid experts at iTrain Australia.