Lighthouse Resources – Youth Mental Health First Aid

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, sports coaches, and youth workers.

Delivered in 2 components:

Component 1 – self-paced interactive eLearning (must be completed before component 2). Participants will receive an introduction to mental health, mental health problems and mental health first aid. Each module will cover statistics and facts about the particular mental health problem, how to recognise the signs that someone may be experiencing the problem.

Component 2 will be undertaken over Zoom in a group session.

Presented by: Lighthouse Resources

For more information: Youth Mental Health First Aid

Facilitator: Ruth O’Sullivan is currently working as a Peer Rehabilitation Worker Supervisor within Queensland Health providing up to date/current work practices. Ruth has also worked as a resource worker at Kyabra Community Association which is a well-regarded Non-Government Organisation and as a Carer Consultant with Child and Youth Mental Health Services on the Gold Coast.

Ruth has completed Program Development and Facilitation (PDF) and has gained experience in management of groups and good course delivery skills. She has a Bachelor of Social Science, completed two subjects of the Masters in Mental Health, is a Wellways – Building a Better Future facilitator and a Clinical Hypnotherapist. Her special interest is facilitating YMHFA to family members and Carers of people with Mental Health difficulties. Ruth is a master instructor having conducted over 30 YMHFA courses.

Date: Friday, 8th September – 9am to 3pm

Venue: Online

Cost: $250 per person

Register: Online