With a focus on understanding both their own experiences & that of their peers, the Teen Mental Health First Aid program gives students the tools to support each other and access the help they need.
Active mental health support is especially important for adolescents. As they learn to build social & emotional wellbeing habits, they’re often forced to navigate confusing, challenging and sometimes harmful situations. It’s a critical period of growth and vulnerability, and all too often leads to poor mental health outcomes.
Australia-wide, 1 in 5 people report experiencing a serious mental health issue each year, but 75% of all mental health issues are experienced before the age of 25. Clearly, more need to be done.
While we absolutely promote equipping responsible, trustworthy adults with reliable, up-to-date information, skills and action plans, a large amount of their support network comes through their peers. To create a better environment for young people, it’s important to help them support each other – and a large element of that is knowing how and when to seek out a trusted adult for help.
MHFA is informed by the lived experience of people - something our facilitators are familiar with. We bring much of ourselves to each course, and use our experiences as counsellors, coaches, leaders, and people to help you connect and learn.
Life is messy - whether it’s time, location, learning type, or anything else - we cater with full customisation. We prioritise accessibility, catering for in-person, remote, or unique content - we’ll make sure you get the MHFA that’s right for you.
Mental health can be a tough topic for many people. With deep respect for both the subject material and you, we make it easier to approach with a comfortable, safe atmosphere - and we even share a laugh from time to time.
In whichever way you engage with and support the people in your care - we share your perspective. From building safe spaces, to educating teens about mental wellbeing, and confident, open conversations, we help you in the way that works best.
Any Mental Health First Aid certification is a well-understood benefit to any community, but the time or place isn’t always right. We make it easy by working with you to help deliver your preferred course in a way that won’t challenge your schedule.
Mental Health First Aid is for everyone - we aim to make it equally accessible regardless of your experience in life. We offer sensory aids, fidget tools, and customised courses to give you the best experience. Don’t hesitate to tell us what you need.
Our Teen Mental Health First Aid courses are designed to be presented to a class of students over three face-to-face sessions, with two different courses for years 7-9 & 10-12. We prepare a bespoke course from the evidence-based research of MHFA to equip your students with the information, skills and action plans to navigate their own mental health challenges, support their peers, and seek out help from a trusted adult at the right time.
We work closely with you to ensure our sessions are comfortable and welcoming to help your students feel safe and engage with the material, so our program has the best possible impact.
We have a long background in mental health education, support & awareness – coaching, counselling, preparing seminars and group training programs. We have the experience to prepare the globally-recognised MHFA program in the way that best suits your students.
We run our Teen Mental Health First Aid program in three face-to-face classroom sessions, but the content and approach we take can be adjusted to your preferences. Reach out to our team or book a call to explore how your students can engage with our course.
Throughout the course, we cover the most up-to-date information on adolescent development, common mental health problems in young people, where and how to seek professional help for a developing mental illness, the most effective methods and the research behind them, and how to provide mental health first aid in crisis situations.
We run our Youth MHFA courses online in three 3-hour webinars, or in person through a 14-hour course in two or four sessions.
In Australia, and also the wider world, mental health outcomes continually fail to meet the standards of a healthy, functioning society. It’s an issue that deserves our attention – to overcome stigmas and create an environment where people are supported through tough times. We believe it can be achieved with a dedicated response from everyday people.
The Mental Health Coach is our way to improve the support available to vulnerable people all throughout society in a tangible, lasting way. With knowledge from evidence-based training and the confidence to share experiences with peers, we work with you to make a difference.
Nick started The Mental Health Coach with this in mind. From his background as coach, counsellor, facilitator and leader of multidisciplinary teams, he came to understand the wide variety of ways different people engage with learning.
Through programs like the globally-recognised Mental Health First Aid training, TMHC reaches people throughout society. We help people build safer, stronger, more supportive places to work, live and grow. By sharing the knowledge and skills that help make an impact when it matters most, we can all work together to move the needle in the right direction.
We provide Mental Health First Aid training for anyone who needs it. See our options below to find the right course for your situation.
For small groups or individuals, we regularly run MHFA courses online, in-person, and in a variety of formats. Explore our upcoming programs and lock in your spot.
We offer group training, prepared to suit your workplace, team, organisation or group in online or face-to-face format. Explore the ways we can help you.
If you don’t see the answer you’re looking for, reach out to our team to get the right information.
Absolutely. We run a range of events and seminars that can give young people some of the critical mental wellbeing skills to find the support they need. We run SafeTALK Suicide Alertness training for ages 15+, curated presentation speaking events to inform and engage on a topic you wish to broach, one-on-one counselling and coaching services, and Youth Mental Health First Aid training to help adults support adolescents.
We also run Rainbow Youth Mental Health First Aid courses for young LGBTQIA+ people aged 18 to 25 and the people they rely on for support. Read about our work with Rainbow Youth’s here.
Certainly. If you’re interested in including Teen Mental Health First Aid in your curriculum, or if it is a particularly sensitive time in your school – let us know what you need. Book a call with us and we’ll work with you to deliver the right course for your students.
Check our Upcoming Training page – we frequently run public & online courses for individuals to join. If you can’t find the right option for you, reach out and let us know – we’ll try to arrange a session that suits your needs. The Teen program is designed for groups of teenagers – primarily in a classroom setting. Adults looking to support teenagers, would benefit from our Youth Mental Health First Aid course.
Our online, Standard Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Essentials, Youth, and Rainbow Youth courses are aimed at adults aged 18+, while Teen MHFA is customised by age for students between years 7 and 12. We welcome everyone from any background, and host a range of sessions to cater to a wide array of learning styles, comfort levels and availability.
If you’re looking to attend a course by yourself, you’ll find specific information on each course on our Upcoming Training page.
Do you have a group or team seeking training? Talk to us – we frequently customise our courses to suit your availability, goals, and requirements.
