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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Course format
4
4 sessions
3.5
3.5 hours/session
14
14 hours in total- Each participant who attends 100% of the course will receive a certificate for completing the “Youth Mental Health First Aid” Course.
- Each participant will receive a set of “Youth Mental Health First Aid” Manuals.
Training statistics(YMHFA)
583
Completed classes
11216
Number of participantsCourse syllabus
Session 1: What is Mental Health First Aid
- What is Mental Health First Aid
- Why Mental Health First Aid?
- The Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
- What is depression?
- Causes for depressive disorders
Session 2: Interventions for depressive and anxiety disorders
- Interventions for depressive disorders
- What is anxiety?
- Types of anxiety disorders
- Causes for anxiety disorders
- First Aid for anxiety disorders
Session 3 - Eating disorder and Substance abuse
- What is an eating disorder?
- Types and symptoms of eating disorders.
- Causes of eating disorders.
- Emergency treatment for eating disorders.
- What is substance abuse?
- Types and symptoms of substance abuse.
Session 4 - First aid for psychosis
- What is psychosis?
- Types and symptoms of psychotic disorder
- Causes of psychosis
- Interventions and initial approach to psychosis
- Test, conclusion and evaluation
Target audience
People who are interested in learning about mental health
People with mental or emotional distress
Parents/Carers
People who care about teenagers
Age over 15
Social workers, teachers, individuals with work-related needs
Training mode
Presentation-based teaching
Videos showing
Simulated exercises
Group discussions
Role playing demonstrations
Course fees
HKD $ 800 each
Registration method
| Course No. | Date | Time | Location | Quota | Language | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24021400Y | Every Thu Night 6,13,20,27/02/2025 |
1830-2200 | 7/F, Jockey Club Building, 2 Kung Lok Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon | Full | Cantonese | Apply |
