Youth Mental Health First Aid
Learn how to provide mental health first aid to young people aged 11 to 24. There are three pathways to complete this course, either Face-to-Face, Blended Face-to-Face or Blended Online course.
The YMHFA course will teach you how to assist 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.
Mental health problems covered:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Eating disorders
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
Mental health crises covered:
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe psychotic states
- Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
- Aggressive behaviours
DURATION & COURSE FORMATING:
Pathway 1. Face-to-Face: 14 hours of Face-to-Face instructor led training, usually over 2 days or 4 x 3.5-hours. Can be delivered at your school/organisation for groups or individuals can book onto courses
Pathway 2. Blended Face-to-Face: a self-paced e-learning component (3-4 hours), followed by Face-to-Face sessions with flexible delivery options (8 hours)
Pathway 3. Blended Online: a self-paced e-learning component (3-4 hours), followed by 3 x 2.5-hour zoom sessions
Note: This course is not a therapy or a support group. Suitable for adults only.
BOOKING & MORE INFO: For more information about the Youth Mental Health First Aid courses &/or to book a course for a group or as an individual, please contact training@positivewellbeinghk.com or look at the course calendar.
“Shirralee was an excellent facilitator; incredibly knowledgeable, engaging and professional. She went out of her way to ensure the course was delivered effectively, making activities interactive and ensuring everyone had the opportunity to participate. I would highly recommend this course to any of my colleagues and feel I got so much out of it because of the way in which it was delivered.”
“Really great course with very useful and well explained information about the different mental health illnesses and how to help in a situation of both crises and non-crises.”
“The instructor clearly knew her stuff and brought with her knowledge from a vast area of working with people suffering from mental health problems.”
“Excellent presentation with lots of interaction and hands-on discussion which allows us to engage with one another. Excellent memory build-up to help support our ability to remember.”
“A really useful course and the instructors in-depth knowledge of the issues we covered was impressive and inspiring.”
“Great program. Enjoyed your positive, casual nature and felt comfortable asking all sorts of questions. Thanks!”