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Supporting Young People’s Mental Health (Ages 12–18)
Learn how to confidently provide initial support to a young person experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. This course equips adults with the skills to recognise warning signs, have supportive conversations, and respond effectively until professional help is available or the crisis resolves.
The Youth Mental Health First Aid course provides practical, evidence-based training to support young people aged 12–18 who may be experiencing mental health challenges. Participants will learn to recognise signs and symptoms of common mental health problems, distinguish between normal adolescent development and emerging mental illness, and understand available treatments and supports. The course also covers using a structured mental health first aid action plan, responding to crisis situations, reducing stigma, understanding the scope of the Mental Health First Aider role, and applying self-care
This course is suitable for any adult aged 18+ who works with, supports, or cares for young people, including parents, carers, educators, coaches, workplaces, and community or volunteer groups. Participants are expected to actively engage in the training and complete a short assessment at the end of the course to become an Accredited Youth Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider). No prior mental health training is required.
Face-to-face – $358.05
Virtual online – $303.05
Group sessions available. Please contact us for more information Contact genU Training | RTO 5553
This is a 14-hour course delivered by a Mental Health First Aid Australia trained and Licensed Instructor. The course can be delivered in one of the following formats:
• Face-to-Face: 2 x 7-hour sessions over 2 days
• Blended Online: Self-paced eLearning (5–7 hours) followed by 3 x 2.5-hour instructor-led video conferencing sessions
Training can be delivered to individuals, small groups, or larger organisations either publicly or as private, in-house sessions at an agreed venue or online.