Youth Mental Health First Aid

Parents and carers – become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider

To further support the mental health and wellbeing of all students we are pleased to offer Youth Mental Health First Aid® training to parents and carers in our school community. 

When: Tuesday 15th August (all day). Participants will also complete self-paced eLearning (approx. 4 hours) in advance of their training. 

Who: This course is particularly suitable for parents and carers living with adolescents aged between 12-18 years.

What: Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches adults how to provide initial support to adolescents experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. Learn more about the course here. 

In this training you will learn; 

-        The signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in young people

-        How to provide initial help

-        Where and how to get professional help

-        What sort of help has been shown by research to be effective

-        How to provide first aid in a crisis situation.

How to apply: Please complete an expression of interest by Friday 4 August. 

Cost: Approximately $70 with concession available for families experiencing financial hardship. 

If you have further questions, please contact Kat Brissett on 9488 2321 or Katherine.brissett@nhs.vic.edu.au