Youth Mental Health
First Aid Training

At Fusion Sunshine Coast we’re passionate about providing young people with all the support they need to thrive. 

With increasing numbers of young people facing mental health challenges, we’ve invested in our team to ensure we’re skilled and ready to provide both preventative support and intervention in times of crisis. Even more, we’re ready to train others to be part of a wider community response through Youth Mental Health First Aid Training.

 

What is Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, or who is in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional treatment is received, or the crisis is resolved. Mental health first aid strategies are taught in evidence-based training programs authored by Mental Health First Aid Australia and conducted by accredited MHFA Instructors across the country.

 

Youth Mental Health First Aid Course

The Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is for adults working or living with adolescents (those aged between 12 and 18 years), however, the course can be relevant for those helping people who are a little younger or older. This course is particularly suitable for parents, teachers, sports coaches, and youth workers.

About the Course

Developing Mental Health Problems Covered

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Psychosis
  • Substance Use
  • Eating Disorders

Mental Health Crisis Situations Covered

  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
  • Non-suicidal self-injury (sometimes called deliberate self-harm)
  • Panic attacks
  • Traumatic events
  • Severe effects of drug or alcohol use
  • Severe psychotic states
  • Aggressive behaviours

Course Format

This is a 14-hour course, which can be delivered as either:

  • A 2-day training package for 7 hours per day, OR
  • As 4 Separate modules of 3.5 hours each.

Course participants receive a copy of the Youth Mental Health First Aid Manual to keep and a Certificate of Completion.

Who can attend a course?

Any interested adult can attend. Please note that this course is not suitable for adolescents. It is also not a therapy or support group; it is an education course to learn how to give first aid to others.

Would you like to do a course in your workplace or group? Express your interest below and we’ll be in touch to discuss details.

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