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Mental Health Youth

Adolescence is a time of important change and development. It is also the time when mental health problems can first emerge.

During high school years, mental health problems are among the leading causes of falling grades, problems with friends, and relationships, substance use or abuse and they can have lifelong impact.

That’s where Mental Health First Aid training can help.

With a focus on improved mental health literacy and early intervention, Youth MHFA is for adults who work, live or care for adolescents such as teachers, school support staff, parents, sports coaches, community group leaders and youth workers.

We have 3 courses available, click below to read more

Delivery options;

2-day training (7 hours a day)

4-day training (3.5 hours a day, can be spread over weeks if needed)

There is also a blended online option available.

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.

Learn how to assist adolescent who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing worsening of a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. 

Topics covered:

-Depression

-Anxiety & Panic Attacks

- Eating Disorders

-Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors

-Substance Use

Participants will receive a 3-year accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider. 

Tailored program, can run from 30mins - 3 hours

Youth Mental Health is an introduction course to give participants the basic understanding of youth mental illness. Teaching them to notice signs and symptoms within others and the process of encouraging support and receiving professional help. Course content can be customised relevant to your school, daycare or sporting club.

Topics covered:

-Depression

-Anxiety & Panic Attacks

- Eating Disorders

-Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors

-Substance Use

Tailored program, can run from 30mins - 3 hours

Youth Wellness promotes and teaches participants how to protect their mental health during their adolescence years. It provides a guide to maintain health and wellbeing, practical ways to deal with mood fluctuations, anxiety, self-esteem, and the importance of self-care and how to notice early signs and symptoms of mental illness. Course content can be tailored to cover any concerns or relevant topics.

Topics covered (could we do this bullet point list with illustrations?)

-Depression

-Anxiety & Panic Attacks

-Eating Disorders 

- Suicidal Thoughts & Behaviours

-Substance Use

- Online Safety

-Social Media Usage

-Bullying & Self Esteem

Youth Mental Health Facts

In Australia, suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged 5-17 years old.

About three-quarters of common mental health problems emerge before the age of 25 years old.

  • The average age of the first incident of self-harm is 13.
  • Approximately 20% of adolescents have a diagnosable mental health disorder.
  • Many mental health disorders first present during adolescence.
  • Between 20% and 30% of adolescents have one major depressive episode before they reach adulthood.

Youth

Youth - Accredited Mental Health First Aid - ONLINE

$275.00

Youth - Accredited Mental Health First Aid - FACE TO FACE

$275.00

Youth Mental Health - Price on application

$0.00

Youth Wellness - Price on application

$0.00

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Healthy Minds trainers are accredited to deliver standard and youth Mental Health First Aid. 

We acknowledge the Wadjuk people of the land in which we primarily operate in. We also acknowledge all other Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country, we pay our respects to all elders both past and present. We are committed to embracing diversity and eliminating discrimination and stigma through training and education, we welcome people of all identities.

This website has been established to provide information about mental illness to the Australian community. The website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should seek the advice of an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your own circumstances. You should not disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of any information contained on this website.