Learn about 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, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.
Due to the adult learning environment, ‘Your’ First Aid Trainer cannot accept registrations for participants under the age of 18.
(With physical first aid training, first aid participants can be Aged 14 and above with their parents/guardian’s consent.)
What living with mental health issues feels like
We don’t support the idea that mental health is ‘not a real health concern’. The reason we refer to the course as Mental Health First Aid is that, like any other health issue you may have, mental health issues can have very serious and widespread repercussions. Our mental states aren’t always in our control, particularly for those who have undergone one or several serious, traumatic events.
For those living with a mental health condition, the results of not getting treatment can be devastating and may lead to further mental health problems over time. It’s our goal to equip Australians with the skills and confidence to help those around them get the support they need.
The Youth Mental Health First Aid Course lasts for two days (14 hours, excluding break times)
This course has been designed in four separate modules and can be delivered as four separate three-and-a-half-hour sessions upon corporate request.
Module 1
We are introduced to youth mental health first aid with Adolescent development and common mental illnesses affecting youth, introduction to the MHFA Action Plan, and we will discuss signs and symptoms of depression in young people.
Module 2
We continue depression in young people and crisis first aid with exploring a difficult topic – suicidal thoughts and behaviours and crisis first aid for non-suicidal self-injury.
And we look at the signs and symptoms of Anxiety in young people and different types of anxiety disorders.
Module 3
We cover the MHFA Action plan for crisis first aid for traumatic events.
And we will look at eating disorders, how to apply the action plan for eating disorders and if they are in a crisis first aid for medical emergencies.
Module 4
We begin by looking at Signs and Symptoms of Psychosis in young people with the MHFA action plan for psychotic disorders and if they are experiencing a severe psychotic state.
We also look at substance misuse in young people and how to apply the MHFA action plan for substance misuse or if they are in crisis first aid for Intoxication, for aggressive behaviour or for other medical emergencies.
This course will not teach you to diagnose a mental illness, nor treat it, just as a conventional first aid course will not teach you to be a doctor.
Depression
Anxiety problems
Eating disorders
Psychosis
Substance use problems
Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Non-suicidal self-injury
Panic attacks
Traumatic events
Severe psychotic states
Severe effects from alcohol/drug use
Aggressive behaviours
Participants are required to attend 100% of this first aid training.
To receive accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider you will be required to complete an online assessment following training.
Certification Issued
This course does not form part of a Vocational Education Qualification.
Accreditation is provided by Mental Health First Aid Australia. On successful completion of the post-training assessment, certification is issued as a Mental Health First Aider.
Certification Validity
* Three (3) years from the date of issue.
(We recommend you use the email address that is still valid in 3 or 6 years time).
* Refresher training is required after 3 years, which is will either a
– 4 Hour Instructor-led Face to Face course or
– 2 x 2.5 Hours Instructor-led online Zoom video conferencing course.
* In the sixth year, the full course must be completed again.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements
Participants will require suitable LLN skills to complete the following tasks/skills:
Read information from a PowerPoint, Manual and whiteboard
Listen and understand verbal information delivered by an English-speaking Licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
$355 per participant.
To secure your space, full payment is required at time of booking.
We accept credit cards (Visa or MasterCard), or electronic funds transfers (internet banking).
If you require an invoice for your workplace please send us an email:
info@yourfirstaidtrainer.com.au
Large groups and onsite pricing vary, please speak to one of our friendly team to discuss the available options.
We come to your workplace (minimum numbers apply)
Travel costs may apply (we can teach Australia wide).
We teach many public courses throughout Brisbane and Queensland.
Please see our booking calendar for the next course closest to you.
Certification Issued
Accreditation is provided by Mental Health First Aid Australia. This course does not form part of a Vocational Education Qualification.
On successful completion of the post-training assessment, certification is issued as a Mental Health First Aider.
Certification Validity
* Three (3) years from the date of issue.
(We recommend you use the email address that is still valid in 3 or 6 years time).
* Refresher training is required after 3 years, which is will either a
– 4 Hour Instructor-led Face to Face course or
– 2 x 2.5 Hours Instructor-led online Zoom video conferencing course.
* In the sixth year, the full course must be completed again.
We teach many public courses throughout Brisbane and Queensland.
Please see our booking calendar for the next course closest to you.
We can also come to your workplace (minimum numbers apply)
Travel costs may apply outside Brisbane (we can teach Australia wide).
If you have more questions please email us: info@yourfirstaidtrainer.com.au or
Call us on 0423 811 844, – Please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible as we could be teaching.
We will teach you how to provide initial support to adolescents who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
Any adult (18+) seeking to support mainly young people or their family, friends, neighbours, community groups or general public who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan can attend.
We teach many public courses throughout Queensland, so please see our calendar for the next course closest to you or we come to your workplace (minimum numbers apply).
The blended Youth Mental Health First Aid course is an alternate online delivery pathway for our 14-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid course (for adults assisting young people aged 12 to 18). Blended yMHFA courses include two components:
Course Component 1
A self-paced interactive eLearning (takes about 5-7 hours to complete).
Course Component 2
A 7-hour face-to-face instructor-led workshop that is in 2 sessions.
In the two Zoom sessions for this refresher course, we will…
This course will not teach you to diagnose a mental illness nor treat it, just as a conventional first aid course will not teach you to be a doctor.
The ALGEE System
The ALGEE system is our basic framework for offering mental support, one which we teach in all our classrooms. The ALGEE system is as follows:
Participants are required to attend 100% of this first aid training. To receive a renewal of your accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider, you will be required to complete an online assessment following training.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements
Participants will require suitable LLN skills to complete the following tasks/skills:
$355 per participant
To secure your space, full payment is required at the time of booking.
We accept credit cards (Visa or MasterCard) or electronic funds transfers (internet banking).
Large groups and onsite pricing vary.
Please speak to one of our friendly team to discuss the available options. Or click here for a corporate quote.
Certification Issued
This course does not form part of a Vocational Education Qualification. Accreditation is provided by Mental Health First Aid Australia.
On successful completion of the post-training assessment, certification is issued as a Mental Health First Aider.
Certification Validity
Three (3) years from the date of issue.
We teach many public courses throughout Brisbane and Queensland.
Please see our booking calendar for the next course closest to you.
We can also come to your workplace (minimum numbers apply)
Travel costs may apply outside Brisbane (we can teach Australia wide).
If you have more questions please email us: info@yourfirstaidtrainer.com.au or
Call us on 0423 811 844, – Please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible as we could be teaching.
