Mental illnesses often start in adolescence or early adulthood and it is important to detect problems early to ensure the young person is properly treated and supported. The YMHFA course teaches adults who have frequent contact with adolescents, such as parents, guardians, school staff, sport coaches and youth workers, how to assist adolescents who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.

• 14-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) course
• Course topics cover: developing mental health problems, depression, anxiety problems, psychosis, eating disorders and substance use problems, as well as 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.

The training is FREE but you must attend both days 9:00am – 5:30pm. If interested, please contact Karen Pecar on 0437 356 013 or email wpecar@bigpond.net.au

Location

Point Lonsdale Primay School