00:00Every year, one in four young Australians experience a mental health condition.
00:04For many, it can feel overwhelming and isolating.
00:08Youth Mental Health First Aid equips people with the skills to recognise when a young person is struggling,
00:13to start conversation and to support them until professional help is available.
00:18This is a practical, evidence-based course.
00:21We cover common challenges like depression, anxiety, psychosis, eating disorders and substance use.
00:26But it's not just theory.
00:28Participants leave with the confidence and the skills to step in and make a difference in real-life situations.
00:33We hear all the time from participants,
00:36I now feel confident to talk with a young person about suicide.
00:40Or, this course gave me practical skills I can use right away.
00:44That feedback reminds us how powerful this training can be.
00:48The biggest change we see is confidence.
00:51People tell us that they feel better prepared to support young people in their workplace,
00:55in their community and even in their own families.
00:57They understand how to break down stigma, intervene early and assist a young person experiencing a mental illness.
01:03They also learn how to approach conversations non-judgmentally with compassion.
01:09And these conversations really matter.
01:11The right support, at the right time, can prevent a crisis and even save lives.
01:15Our youth mental health first aid course is for anyone who works or volunteers with young people or who are parents of young people.
01:23Together, we can build communities where every young person feels seen, supported and safe.
01:28Join us and be part of the change, because every young person deserves the right support, at the right time, for their mental health.
