Schools - Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
for staff
Confidently recognise and support students developing a mental health problem or in crisis.
Your team will be ready to fill the role of the responsible adult that will be the pathway to further support.
The school community is the ideal setting to introduce real solutions and understanding around mental health in a safe and supported environment.
While there are other programs, Mental Health First Aid stands alone in delivering relevant, evidence based information and a simple, effective action plan.
COURSE CONTENT
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an education course that teaches staff about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems, including crisis situations.
Topics covered include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders and suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
You will learn how and where to get help when a young person is developing a mental illness, what help research has shown to be effective and how to provide first aid in crisis situations.
FLEXIBLE DELIVERY
Blended face to face: A self paced e-learning followed by full day/2x half day face-to-face session led by 2 accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructors
Face to face: 2 day course led by 2 accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructors
COST
Packages are tailored to your group numbers. Contact Mind your Head Australia to find out more.
WHY Youth MHFA?
Evaluations consistently show that Mental Health First Aid training improves a participant’s knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to students.
These courses have also been shown to decrease stigma and increase help seeking behaviours.
Youth Mental Health First Aid training can help whole school communities to:
Intervene - Recognise warning signs of mental health problems in students
Provide Skills - Provide the skills needed to speak openly and accurately about mental health
Respond in Crisis - Respond in crisis situations where youth may be at risk of harm
Reduce Stigma - Reduce stigma and increase support for youth with mental health problems