FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid training for parents of young people and EPIC Volunteers
EPIC is a peer parent support organisation for parents caring for young people who are experiencing mental health challenges, and/or choosing risky/life threatening behaviour. EPIC recognises parents as first responders for their children and is working to support parents with knowledge and support so they can be confident in supporting their young people.
EPIC has received funding from the Bupa Foundation and is supported by the City of Ryde to provide this training to parents of young people and EPIC volunteers.
FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid training for parents of young people and EPIC Volunteers
When: Sunday 29 June, 8.45am – 4.45pm,
Where: Marsfield Community Centre, 1A Trafalgar Place, Marsfield
The Youth Mental Health First Aid training will be blended Face-to-Face format:
- Self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours)
- One day (7 hours) face-to-face session, Marsfield
Places are limited, more information and registration is here – https://www.empoweringparentsincrisis.com/youth-mental-health-first-aid-1
The Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to a young person (aged 12–18) who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adolescents, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, and the treatments and supports available.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants learn how to approach a young person they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to help a young person to seek professional help or other support.
Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.
This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program.
If you have any questions, please call 02 8428 0913 or email EPIC on contact
