Training On The Go | Mental Health First Aid for Youth

Online Mental Health First Aid for Youth

BLENDED YMHFA

Every young person deserves to thrive

Young generation need a little extra support. The Blended Youth Mental Health First Aid Course equips you with the knowledge and skills to be the difference for an adolescent facing a mental health challenge.

Why Training On The Go

Training on the Go is a mental health training online provider which offers a range of mental health & wellbeing courses anywhere in Australia.

Here’s what you’ll gain:

Confidence: Learn to recognise signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions in young people, from anxiety and depression to self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

Clarity: Understand a practical, evidence-based Action Plan to guide your response in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

Compassion: Develop effective communication skills to listen actively, offer support, and help young people access appropriate professional help.

Empowerment: Gain the tools to navigate challenging conversations and create a safe space for emotional wellbeing.

Why is this course different?

Blended Learning: Combine flexible online modules with interactive live sessions for a comprehensive and engaging experience.

Action-Oriented: Develop practical skills you can use immediately to support struggling youth and advocate for their mental health needs.

Evidence-Based: Drawing on the expertise of both mental health professionals and individuals with lived experience, this course ensures relevant and effective strategies.

Educators and school staff

Youth workers and counsellors

Community leaders and advocates

Who is this course for?

The course introduces a 5-step ALGEE action plan, offering a practical framework to recognise signs, listen non-judgmentally, provide help and support, encourage professional assistance, and maintain a crucial connection.

Mental health problems covered

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

Explaining

the concept of precision medicine

Blended Mental Health First Aid

Courses are an alternate delivery pathway for the 14-hour Youth

Mental Health First Aid Course (for adults assisting young people).

Blended MHFA Courses include two components

Course Component 1

A self-paced eLearning component (approx 4-hours). It contains 10 modules. You must complete the eLearning before component 2. You get an eLearning certificate on completion.

Course Component 2

An Instructor-led component using video conferencing 3 sessions of 2.5 hours each.

For further information, please email info@trainingongthego.com.au or view our course calendar for Blended YMHFA course dates. For group bookings, please contact us as we are able to provide a discounted rate for groups.

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