Teen Mental Health
First Aid

During adolescence, mental health problems are among the leading causes of falling grades, problems with friends, relationships, substance use or abuse. 

These problems can have a lifelong impact. 

Research tells us young people are more likely to tell a friend if they are not ok. It pays to equip young people with the knowledge and confidence to assist, and if need, move on to a trusted responsible adult.

The Teen Mental Health First Aid course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

Customised to suit:

• Schools

10% of school staff are required to complete the Youth Mental Health First Aid course prior to implementing teen mental health first aid course within a school.

Course objectives

Years 7 - 9

INCREASED CONFIDENCE

Increased confidence in students to help a peer with a mental health problem

REDUCTION IN STIGMA

Reduced stigmatising attitudes towards people with problems mental health.

INCREASED HELP SEEKING SKILLS

Increased intentions to seek help for a mental health problem.

The course equips teenagers with the skills to recognise and respond to a friend who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis situation. Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, the Teen MHFA course helps build the confidence needed to support a friend until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves

Years 10 -12

In addition to the years 7- 9 course the senior students will also complete a session on responding to a friend in crisis including suicide.

INCREASED SUICIDE PREVENTION SKILLS

Increased recognition and quality first aid skills in helping a peer at risk of suicide.

Our training will provide you with a practical, evidence-based action plan.

What you will learn

Our course equips you with the skills to recognise and respond to a young person experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, Teen Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to support a young person until appropriate professional help is received or the situation resolves.

Increase knowledge and support options on the following:

> Anxiety and depression

> Eating disorders

> Alcohol and other drugs disorders

> Suicidal thoughts and behaviours

> Non-suicidal self-injury

> Intoxication

> Bullying and abuse