teen mhfa.

The Teen MHFA course teaches teens how to provide mental health first aid to their friends.

The course was developed in response to research indicating that young people have a preference for sharing problems with peers.

 

who should do this course?

This course is particularly suitable for high school students, with a junior (Years 7-9) and senior (Years 10-12) program.

Note: The teen MHFA Course can only be taught at high schools where staff have received Youth MHFA training.

To read an evaluation report highlighting the effectiveness of this course for teens, click here


what is covered?

Throughout this course, teens will learn about:

  • The MHFA Action Plan

  • Different types of mental health problems and mental health crisis situations in young people (anxiety, depression, eating disorders, alcohol and other drug use disorders, and psychosis)

  • The relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviours

Mental health crisis situations that are covered in this course include:

  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours

  • Non-suicidal self-injury

  • Being intoxicated from alcohol and other drugs

  • Bullying or abuse


how long is the course?

The Years 7-9 program is split across 3 x 60 min sessions.

The Years 10-12 program is split across 3 x 75 min sessions.