Blended Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
Practical skills for supporting young people with confidence and clarity
Supporting young people early — with calm conversations, clear boundaries and appropriate next steps.
Blended Youth Mental Health First Aid equips adults who work with young people with a structured, evidence-based approach to recognising early signs of mental health challenges, responding supportively, and guiding young people towards appropriate help.
Delivered through a combination of facilitated online sessions and self-paced learning, the course builds shared confidence, consistent responses and clearer pathways for support — all within defined professional boundaries.
Introduction
Adults working with young people often notice changes before formal support is involved. Shifts in behaviour, mood or engagement can raise concern, yet many people feel unsure what these signs mean or how to respond appropriately.
Blended Youth Mental Health First Aid provides a clear, practical framework that supports early recognition and steady conversations within clear professional roles. By building shared understanding and consistent responses, companies create safer environments where concerns are addressed earlier and young people are guided towards appropriate support.
Why Youth Mental Health First Aid Matters
- Adults feel more confident recognising early signs of distress in young people
- Conversations become calmer, clearer and more supportive
- Early concerns are identified sooner, reducing escalation and uncertainty
- Young people experience more consistent, appropriate support across settings
- Companies strengthen wellbeing pathways through shared language and approach
Who This Course Is For
Blended YMHFA is designed for adults who support young people as part of their role, including:
- School staff and wellbeing teams
- Youth workers and community professionals
- Coaches, mentors and support staff
- Anyone working closely with young people
What Participants Learn
This course builds practical, confidence-based skills for early support, including:
🗸 Understanding common mental health challenges affecting young people
🗸 Recognising behavioural, emotional and communication indicators of concern
🗸 Applying the ALGEE Action Plan with confidence
🗸 Holding calm, steady and supportive conversations
🗸 Responding appropriately in crisis situations
🗸 Knowing when further support is needed and how to escalate safely
Training supports respectful, inclusive learning that helps participants build confidence and consistency in real-world settings.
What the Course Covers
Youth Mental Health First Aid focuses on the most common mental health challenges experienced by young people, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Eating disorders
- Psychosis
- Substance use
The course also provides practical guidance for crisis situations such as:
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Self-injury
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
Blended Learning Format
This course uses a blended learning approach, combining:
- Facilitated instructor-led online sessions
- Structured self-paced learning components
This format supports deeper learning while allowing flexibility around schedules and workloads. All delivery is online only.
Learning Outcomes
After completing Blended YMHFA, participants develop:
- Greater confidence supporting young people early
- Clearer understanding of boundaries and responsibilities
- Practical skills for safe, supportive conversations
- Stronger awareness of referral pathways and next steps
- Increased consistency across teams.
Accreditation & Certification
This is an accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid course, aligned with Mental Health First Aid Australia standards.
To receive certification, participants must complete all required components of the blended course.
Participants receive an official Youth Mental Health First Aid certificate upon completion.
Clear boundaries are reinforced throughout the course to support both the young person and the supporter.
Let’s Start the Conversation
If you’re looking to strengthen wellbeing, build confidence around mental health, or support your people more effectively, we’d be happy to hear from you.