Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is for adults who work, live or care for adolescents, such as school staff, parents, sports coaches, community group leaders and youth workers.

Learn

The course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. It provides an overview of mental illnesses, risk factors, prevalence, and impact before taking a much closer look at the following mental health problems:

• Depression
• Panic attacks
• Anxiety
• Eating disorders
• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours

PLEASE NOTE: This course is NOT a therapy or support group. 

Delivery

Face to face 

Duration

3 hour workshops over 4 weeks 

Fees

Course enrolment must be accompanied by a fee; we are unable to hold places for people or accept deposits on Lifestyle courses. Once enrolment is completed students will receive a course confirmation either in writing or by email.  This course confirmation constitutes a receipt.

Parking fees may apply at some venues.

Location

For more information on the venue please click on 'the venue name' above and more information will be provided on parking, public transport and accessibility

Tutor

To find out more about your tutor click on their name above to see their resume.  Your Tutor has been trained by Mental Health First Aid Australia to deliver this course.  

Enrolment

To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.

Confirmation

Please check your confirmation letter to ensure you have the correct time, date and location of your course as well as any necessary requirements. There is a room directory located at each venue directing you to your classroom.  

Bring with you

• Pen and Paper

What We Provide

A youth mental health first aid manual for you to keep 

Cancellation

Please visit our website to read our Fee, Withdrawal and Refund Policy: CLICK HERE

This policy outlines your options for situations where Atwea College cancels a course, or where you are unable to attend the course you have enrolled in. Please contact one of our friendly staff if you have any enquiries or need to make any changes to your enrolment.

Continued Learning

At Atwea College we offer a wide variety of Business, Lifestyle & Leisure courses at various locations throughout Newcastle, the Hunter Region and the Mid North Coast.

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