Youth Mental Health First Aid - 2 Days-2 & 9 Sept 2016 (Workshop 11)
Turning Point Professional Training - Youth Mental Health First Aid 2 day training session at Turning Point The course teaches adults how to assist adolescents who are developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Course participants learn about adolescent development, the signs and symptoms of the common and disabling mental health problems in young people, where and how to get help when a young person is developing a mental illness, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation. Course participants receive a copy of the Youth MHFA Manual to keep and a Certificate of Completion. Trainer: Fiona Blee is an experienced program manager who has worked in prevention and early intervention relating to mental health and substance use for 10 years. During this time she has coordinated a number of applied research trials in addition to developing training packages and interventions for teachers, youth and allied health workers. She is an accredited Standard and Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor and is passionate about reducing stigma and encouraging help-seeking. Who should attend? The Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is for adults working or living with adolescents (those aged between 12 and 18 years), however, the course can be relevant for those helping people who are a little younger or older. This course is particularly suitable for parents, teachers and allied health workers. When: Friday 2nd and Friday 9th September, 9.30am – 4.00pm* Where: Turning Point Training Room, 142 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy Cost: 0 for 2 days (course materials, lunch and tea/coffee provided) Participants must attend both sessions in order to obtain a certificate of completion and to gain accreditation as a YMHFAider. For further information regarding content contact Naomi Crafti at Turning Point on 8413 8704. Registration enquiries: Contact Student Administration on (03) 8413 8700.
at Turning Point
54-62 Gertrude Street
Melbourne, Australia
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