Teen Mental Health First Aid
Duration of Program: 3 x 60-75 minute sessions
Availability: Coming Soon in 2025
Audience: Students
Mental health challenges are increasingly prevalent among adolescents, and equipping students with the skills to offer support can make a significant difference. The Teen Mental Health First Aid course is designed to teach students how to provide initial peer-to-peer support to friends or classmates who may be experiencing mental health issues or crises. Delivered by Growth Hunting’s trained facilitators, this course provides essential knowledge and practical skills to help students recognise and respond effectively to mental health concerns.
Program Benefits:
Recognise Symptoms: Learn to identify the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adolescents.
Effective Response: Gain skills in how to respond to emerging or worsening mental health issues and provide appropriate initial support.
Available Interventions: Understand the interventions and supports available for mental health problems and crises.
Peer Support Skills: Develop the ability to offer meaningful support to peers while awaiting professional help or until the crisis resolves.
Trained Facilitators: Benefit from instruction by Growth Hunting’s certified TMHFA facilitators.