Youth Mental Health First Aid - for Adults

Youth Mental Health First Aid - for Adults

This 2 day course is for adults who would like to learn more about supporting young people with their mental health.

By RDP Enterprise Solutions

Date and time

Thu, 6 Jun 2024 9:00 AM - Fri, 7 Jun 2024 5:00 PM AWST

Location

The Boulevard Centre

99 The Boulevard Floreat, WA 6014 Australia

About this event

The Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is for any adults working or living with adolescents. This course is particularly suitable for parents, carers, teachers, sports coaches, and youth workers.

The Youth MHFA course teaches adults how to assist adolescents who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing the worsening of a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.

Participants will learn about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of the common mental health problems, where and how to get help and what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective.

Developing mental health problems covered:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety problems
  • Eating disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Substance use problems

Mental health crises covered:

  • 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

Course participants receive a Manual to keep and receive a Certificate of Completion and can go on to gain an Accreditation as a MHFAider.


Lunch and light refreshments will be provided accross the two days.

This course will be delivered by a Principal Master Accredited facilitator with 25 plus years experience working with young people and families.


This course is proudly provided in Partnership with:

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to attend both days?

Yes, you need to attend both days to gain a Certificate of Completion and also to be able to go on and gain your 3 year Accreditation Certificate

Can I bring my child or teenager along?

No, this course is designed for adults only and is not suitable for children or young people to attend

Will there be any refreshments provided?

Yes, there will be tea and coffee and lunch provided on both days. If you have any dietary requirements then please contact the host.

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RDP Enterprise Solutions

RDP Enterprise Solutions delivers a range of Training Solutions, across a variety of communities, suburbs and regions in Western Australia and Australia wide.

We provide exceptional quality training, education and support services to individuals, community groups, local government and non-government organisations. Our services aim to enhance awareness, understanding and knowledge in the areas of; mental health & wellbeing, youth development & engagement, and parenting education & coaching.

Our Mental Health First Aid Trainer is a MHFA Principal Master Accredited trainer with extensive experince delvering training courses and workshops.. 

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