Teen Mental Health     First Aid 

This term all Year 10 students will be engaging in the Teen Mental Health First Aid course. The course will be delivered in weeks 4, 5, & 6 (one session per week for 3 weeks), and will be facilitated by Megan Kenny, Mental Health Practitioner/Psychologist. The 3.5-hour Teen MHFA Course teaches high school students, how to provide mental health first aid to their friends. The course was developed in response to research indicating that young people have a preference for sharing problems with peers. The course curriculum is based on a study undertaken to determine the best actions a young person can undertake to support a peer with a mental health problem, with a focus on assisting their friend to connect with a supportive adult. Please see the handouts provided for an overview of the course and other useful information. A short video has also been shared on Compass outlining the program. If you have any questions or would like further information, please feel free to contact Megan Kenny or the Wellbeing team.

Megan Kenny

Mental Health Practitioner