This Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is provided by Mildura Rural City Council free of charge for up to 20 residents who live, work or study in the region.

Mental health first aid is the help provided to someone who is developing a mental health problem, has a worsening of an existing mental health problem or is in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. Mental health first aid strategies are taught in evidence-based training programs authored by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia and conducted by an accredited MHFA Instructor.

The Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is for adults working or living with adolescents (those aged between 12 and 18 years).

This course is particularly suitable for parents, teachers, sports coaches, and youth workers.

What is covered:

The course teaches adults how to assist adolescents who are developing a mental health problem or are in a mental health crisis. Course participants learn about adolescent development, the signs and symptoms of the common and disabling mental health problems in young people, where and how to get help when a young person is developing a mental illness, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.

Some topics covered include; Substance use problems, suicidal thoughts, depression, traumatic events, psychotic states.

Where: Mildura Golf Club Resort

When: 4 Session - 8,11,15 & 18 November

Time: 6pm to 9:30pm - Total of 14 hours

Duration: 4 sessions (it is essential that participants attend all sessions of the course)

*Attendees must be aged 18 years and older.

*All catering will be provided free of charge. Please advise of any dietary requirements.

If you have any questions please contact Council's Youth Development Officer Barbara Clifford on 0428 997 514