Youth Mental Health First Aid
Event Information
Description
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Course,
This 14-hour YMHFA Course teaches adults how to provide Mental Health First Aid to adolescents
Running Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June 2017, 9-5pm
Mental illnesses often start in adolescence or early adulthood and it is important to detect problems early to ensure the young person is properly treated and supported. The YMHFA course teaches adults who have frequent contact with adolescents, such as parents, guardians, school staff, sport coaches and youth workers, how to assist adolescents who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.
Developing mental health problems covered are:
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Depression
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Anxiety problems
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Psychosis
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Substance use problems
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Eating disorders
Mental health crisis situations covered are:
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Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
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Non-suicidal self-injury (sometimes called deliberate self-harm)
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Panic attacks
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Traumatic events
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Severe effects of drug or alcohol use
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Severe psychotic states
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Aggressive behaviours
This is an AASW endorsed CPD event
http://www.aasw.asn.au/events/category/browse-by-branchlocation
For more information visit https://mhfa.com.au/
https://mhfa.com.au/courses/public/33056
Morning & afternoon tea and lunch will be provided on both days*.
*Please contact event organiser if you have any dietary requirement.
