YMHFA – Youth Mental Health First Aid
Introduction:
Learn mental health first aid to help young people who are developing a mental health problem, have a worsening existing problem, or are in a mental health crisis. First aid is given until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Learn about adolescent development; signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in young people; where and how to get help when a young person is developing a mental illness; evidence-based mental health research; and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.
This course is intended for the public to gain an understanding of a first response approach to assisting an adult experiencing mental health concerns. The course introduces students to a range of mental health concerns, and through a five-step action plan, students learn how to respond to someone who is experiencing mental health concerns.
Learn about adolescent development; signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in young people; where and how to get help when a young person is developing a mental illness; evidence-based mental health research; and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.
This course is intended for the public to gain an understanding of a first response approach to assisting an adult experiencing mental health concerns. The course introduces students to a range of mental health concerns, and through a five-step action plan, students learn how to respond to someone who is experiencing mental health concerns.
Target Audience:
Parents, teachers, sports coaches, youth workers and adults working or living with adolescents. Developed for young people aged 12 to 18, but can also be relevant for people slightly younger or older.
Learning Outcomes:
- On successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a digital PDF Certificate of Completion. For participants who complete the online accreditation assessment will receive a digital PDF Certificate of Accreditation.
Learning Methods:
Interaction with a trainer and case study analysis, as well as theoretical material. There is no assessment during this course. Participants who complete this course are eligible to complete an online Accreditation Assessment in order to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider for 3 years. More information: https://mhfa.com.au/firstaider
Program Benefits:
- Learn how to identify the common disabling mental health conditions among young people
- Know where and how to get help when a young person is developing a mental illness
- How to provide first aid in a crisis situation
- The course is based on evidence-based training programs and conducted by accredited Mental Health First Aid instructors.
Content:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
- Eating disorders
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe effects of drug or alcohol use
- Severe psychotic states
- Aggressive behaviours
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