Youth Mental Health First Aid Course – Manjimup

Learn the skills and gain confidence to assist young people experiencing mental health problems.

The Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is for adults working or living with young people
between 12 and 18 years. This training is a 2-day course and both days must be fully
completed to receive a certificate. The course runs from 9am to 4.30pm each day.

Mental health issues can often emerge in adolescence or early adulthood and it is important
to identify the signs and symptoms early to ensure the young person is properly supported.
The YMHFA course teaches adults who have frequent contact with youth, such as parents,
guardians, school staff, sport coaches and youth workers, how to assist young people with emerging mental health issues or in a mental health crisis.

Participants will learn about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of mental
health issues, how and where to get help, and what sort of help has been shown by
research to be effective.

• Course topics cover:
• Developing mental health problems
  • Depression
  • Anxiety problems
  • Psychosis,
  • Eating disorders, and
  • Substance use problems
• Suicide and other mental health crises.

Participants receive a copy of the Youth MHFA Manual 4th Edition. Participants are eligible to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider.

Course will be held at the Manjimup Family Centre. 13 Mount Street, Manjimup, 6258.

To register visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/youth-mental-health-first-aid-manjimup-tickets-927039278437?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more information, please contact suicideprevention.southwest@sjog.org.au