Learn how to support young people and their mental health.
This course runs over four evening sessions: Monday 6, 20, 27 March & 3 of April 2023. All sessions will run from 6.00pm – 9.30pm. You MUST attend all four sessions to complete your certificate of Youth Mental Health First Aid certificate. This training is for people 18+ years.
Course Overview:
About 1 in 4 young Australians experience a common mental illness each year.
In this course you will:
Gain an understanding of the latest research in the mental health field
Learn the 3 key actions for helping someone feeling suicidal
Work through complex mental health first aid interactions
Practice mental health first aid skills.
This course is a 14-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) course.
Course topics cover:
Developing mental health problems
Depression and anxiety problems
Psychosis
Eating disorders
Substance use problems
Suicide and other mental health crises.
Participants receive a copy of the Youth MHFA manual. Participants are eligible to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider. Afternoon tea and coffee will be provided.
For more information please contact Nicky Grayson on: 0407 831 495
When:
Monday, 06 March 2023 | 06:00 AM – 09:30 PM
Monday, 20 March 2023 | 06:00 AM – 09:30 PM
Monday, 27 March 2023 | 06:00 AM – 09:30 PM
Monday, 03 April 2023 | 06:00 AM – 09:30 PM
Location: Casterton Memorial Hospital, 63 – 69 Russell Street, Casterton
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