Refresher Youth Mental Health First Aid

Refresher courses allow people who have previously completed a 14 hour YMHFA course to refresh their knowledge and skills for another three years.

What will you learn?

  • 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.

The content of each refresher course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

Note: These courses are not therapy or support groups. Only available for those who have attended the YMHFA course within the last 3 years.

DURATION: This workshop is available in person and online (4-5 hours).

PREREQUISITE: To register for the Refresher course you need to send a copy of your YMHFA certificate at the time of booking onto this course, thanks.

BOOKING & MORE INFO: For more information about the Refresher YMH FA course &/or to book a course for a group or as an individual, please contact training@positivewellbeinghk.com or look at the course calendar.

“This course was well presented and was an excellent way to refresh the information I had previously learnt.”

“The anecdotal evidence offered in the training was extremely useful in understanding how the training is put into practice.”

“She [Shirralee Sisson] is experienced and was able to provide a lot of practical insights to the circumstance we would have encountered to give first aid to students.”