Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Our Youth Mental Health First Aid Training is suitable for adults who teach, care for or support young people.

It will help you acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to a young person experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.

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Aspire Wellbeing Education is accredited to teach this course by Mental Health First Aid®

Course content

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

 

Learning Outcomes

  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental 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 illness, risk factors and treatments and available supports

  • Distinguish between normal and expected changes during adolescence and the development of mental health problems

  • Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider.

Course delivery, format and duration

  • Option 1: Face to face

    2 x 7-hour sessions over 2 days

    Groups: Up to 24 participants. Minimum number of 6 participants

    Fee: $350.00 per person

    Group Discounts apply.

  • Option 2: Blended Face to Face

    Self-paced e learning (5-7 Hours) followed by 1 day (7 Hours) or 2 half days (3.5 hours each day) face to face sessions.

    Groups: Up to 24 participants. Minimum number of 6 participants

    Fee: $300.00 per person

    Group Discounts apply.

  • Option 3: Blended Online

    Self-paced eLearning (5-7 Hours) followed by 3 x 2.5-hour video conferencing sessions.

    Groups: Up to 24 participants. Minimum number of 6 participants

    Fee: $300.00 per person

    Group Discounts apply.

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Attending this course was a game-changer, completely transforming my understanding of mental health. Now, I'm self-assured in my ability to notice and react to someone facing a mental health problem, making certain that they receive the professional help they need, or that the situation is diffused. Sal was exceptional in delivering the material in a clear, engaging, and relatable way. His friendly and approachable demeanour made everyone feel comfortable to share and discuss, which really enriched the learning experience. Without a doubt, the knowledge and skills I’ve picked up from this course will have a lasting impact!

F. Veis - Acting Wellbeing & Personal Development Coordinator, Loyola College

 

Fintona Girls’ School has had the privilege of working with Sal Valentino (Aspire Wellbeing Education), delivering the Mental Health First Aid program with staff. The program was very well received, with a number noting it was one of the best professional learning experiences, as we continue to build our toolkit to understand and support the young people in our care.

Rachel Falloon - Principal, Fintona Girls’ School

 

The course was fantastic, and the staff feedback has been great. We really enjoyed it, found it beneficial and were all able to take away lots of learning. Thank you for facilitating it.

Shani Martin - Health Centre Manager, Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar