Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Equip adults with the confidence to recognise, respond to, and support young people.
What is Youth Mental Health First Aid?
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is an internationally recognised training program that teaches adults how to support adolescents experiencing mental health problems or crisis.
This course provides practical, evidence-based skills to help staff respond early, appropriately, and with confidence.
Who is the training for?
This course is ideal for:-
- School Staff and Educators
- Wellbeing Teams
- Youth Workers
- Coaches and Community Leaders
- Parents and Carers
What participants will learn
Participants will gain:-
- Understanding of common adolescent mental health challenges
- How to recognise early warning signs
- Skills to have supportive, non-judgmental conversations
- Confidence to respond to crisis situations
- Knowledge of appropriate support pathways
Topics Covered
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Psychosis
- Substance Use
- Non-Suicidal Self Injury
- Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours
Course Format
- Two (2) day face-to-face training
- Interactive, practical and engaging
- Includes official YMHFA manual
- Accreditation upon completion
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2-Day Accredited Course
Supporting young people begins with confidence, understanding, and early intervention.
MGCA's Youth Mental Health First Aid Training equips participants with practical, evidence-informed skills to recognise, understand, and respond to young people experiencing mental health challenges.
Delivered in a calm, supportive learning environment, this course is designed for educators, professionals, parents and community members who want to strengthen their ability to support youth wellbeing with clarity and confidence.
Who is this Training for:
This course is suitable for:
- Teachers and school staff
- Youth workers
- Allied Health and wellbeing professionals
- Community Organisations
- Parents and caregivers
- Anyone working closely with young people
The MGCA Approach
At MGCA - Mental Health. Growth. Clarity. Action - Training is grounded in calm, strengths-based, and practical approaches to wellbeing.
Our focus is not simply on information delivery, but on helping participants feel more capable, grounded, and prepared to respond effectively in real-world situations.
Course Overview
Dates: 15th & 16th June
This is a 2-Day in-person training program delivered over two full-day sessions.
Location: Stratford Library, Cairns
Course Capacity: Limited to 20 participants per cohort to support meaningful discussion and personalised learning.
Certification: Participants who complete both days of training will receive Youth Mental Health First Aid accreditation.
Knowledge - confidence - skills
Why MGCA?
Outcomes for Your Organisation
Outcomes for Your Organisation
At MGCA, training goes beyond information, it is about building confidence, clarity, and real-world capability.
With a background in counselling and wellbeing, MGCA delivers training that is:-
- Practical and applicable
- Compassionate and engaging
- Grounded in real-life school environments
- Focused on sustainable impact
Outcomes for Your Organisation
Outcomes for Your Organisation
Outcomes for Your Organisation
Follow-up support sessions available for staff to reinforce learning and build confidence in applying skills.
- Increased staff confidence in responding to young adults
- Earlier identification of mental health concerns
- Stronger wellbeing culture
- Improved support pathways for young people