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.
Participants will learn about adolescent development
and the signs and symptoms of mental health problems,
how and where to get help and what sort of help has
been shown by research to be effective.
All the details are on the attached flyer. We would encourage all coaches, commitee and leaders within the club to attend the course.
All costs are covered by the club
RSVP to Pauline on 5422 0221 or email pneil@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Location

Gilbert Gordon Social Rooms