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Youth Mental Health Awareness & Support Training
Learn to recognise and respond to youth mental health challenges, support teens in crisis, and connect them with professional help.
Course overview
Youth Mental Health Awareness & Support Training is a self-paced online course focused specifically on the mental health challenges young people face — from anxiety and self-harm to substance use and family conflict.
It’s designed for parents, teachers, coaches and anyone who works with or supports young people, giving you the confidence to notice warning signs early and respond appropriately.
CPR First Aid offers a Youth Mental Health Awareness and Support Training Course Refresher. While not nationally recognised, this course helps participants refresh knowledge and stay up-to-date on developments. This 4 to 6 hour fully online course priced at $145 allows participants to refresh their knowledge on recognising early warning signs, familiarising themselves with common conditions, and responding to mental health crises.
Course at a glance
| Price | from $195 |
| Duration | 6 – 8 hrs |
| Delivery mode | Self-paced online |
| Certificate | Same day |
| Prerequisites | None — open to everyone |
| Units of competency | Non-accredited awareness training |
| Provider | CPR First Aid — RTO 21903 |
| Recognition | Certificate of Completion |
What you’ll learn
- Recognising youth-specific mental health challenges and warning signs
- Responding to a young person in crisis with confidence
- Starting supportive, non-judgemental conversations with teens
- Connecting young people with appropriate professional help
- Secure online enrolment with a certificate on completion
Who is it for?
Parents, teachers, coaches, youth workers and anyone who supports young people and wants to respond confidently to a mental health concern.
What’s included
How it works
Enrol online
Secure your place in a couple of minutes and get instant access to the online learning portal.
Complete the modules at your pace
Work through the self-paced modules anytime, anywhere — on a computer, tablet or smartphone.
Get your certificate by email
Finish the short assessment and your certificate will be emailed to you within 2 business hours.
“Great value and a really engaging trainer who kept the whole room involved. Will be back for my refresher.”
Jackson R. · Provide First Aid · Brisbane City
“As a childcare educator I needed HLTAID012 fast. Booked online, attended a class near me and got certified that afternoon.”
Emma L. · Education & Care · Geelong
Mental Health First Aid Training Delivery
To complete the course requirements, all students must have a moderate level of English. The Student Handbook provides further details.
This course is delivered entirely online. No in-person or practical components make it accessible to individuals Australia-wide. It is ideal for those seeking foundational knowledge in supporting others through mental health challenges, without needing to attend a physical location.
Online Theory – Self-Paced
Learners gain immediate access to the online portal once their booking and payment are completed. Please check your confirmation email (including junk/spam folders) for access instructions. Contact us if you do not receive it.
The course can be completed at your own pace, within a single sitting or over multiple sessions. We recommend setting aside 2–4 hours in total.
Topics covered include:
Introduction to Mental Health
Common Conditions (Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis, Substance Use)
Recognising Early Warning Signs
Providing Support and Having Conversations
Mental Health Crisis Response
Reducing Stigma and Creating Safe Communities
Online Assessment
This course includes a brief multiple-choice and scenario-based quiz, designed to reinforce your learning. There is no practical assessment required.
To complete the course, participants must:
Complete all theory modules
Achieve a minimum of 80% on the final assessment
Unlimited attempts are available for those needing extra time or revision
Course Completion
On successful completion, students will receive a digital Certificate of Completion. This certificate acknowledges participation and basic mental health first aid awareness, and can be:
Downloaded and printed
Shared with employers or added to your professional development records
Uploaded to LinkedIn or internal training portals
Why Choose CPR First Aid Training
Australia’s most trusted first aid training
Nationally recognised
RTO 21903. Accepted by employers Australia-wide.
Same-day certificate
Walk out qualified — no waiting weeks for paperwork.
Best price guaranteed
Find it cheaper elsewhere and we’ll beat it.
20+ years’ experience
Learn from trainers who’ve been teaching since 2007, not slideshows.
FAQ
Youth Mental Health Awareness & Support Training — common questions
Who is this course designed for?
Parents, teachers, coaches, youth workers and anyone who supports young people, whether at home, school or in the community.
Is this course accredited?
This is a non-accredited awareness and support course. You’ll receive a statement of attainment on completion.
How is it delivered?
Fully online and self-paced — work through the 6–8 hours of content at your own pace.
Does this cover self-harm and substance use?
Yes — the course covers the range of challenges young people face, including anxiety, self-harm, substance use and family conflict.
Which First Aid Course Do I Need?
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is the standard first aid qualification required for most Australian workplaces. If you work in a childcare, early learning, or education and care environment, you may require HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting.
The Youth Mental Health Awareness and Support Training course is meant for people who are working with or caring for adolescents facing mental health challenges. The Refresher variant is ideal for those who want to keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date, while also learning about any new developments.
How Often Do I Need to Renew the Youth Mental Health Awareness and Support Training Course refresher?
This course is not a nationally recognised course. As such, there is no set duration for renewal. However, participants can take the Refresher Course whenever they feel like refreshing their knowledge.
What Additional Topics and Skills Are Included in The Course?
This Youth Mental Health course builds a strong foundation for mental health first aid. Apart from an Introduction to Mental Health, other topics include:
Reducing Stigma and Creating Safe Communities
Common Conditions (Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis, Substance Use)
Recognising Early Warning Signs
Providing Support and Having Conversations
Mental Health Crisis Response
Is There a Practical Component to This Course?
No. This self-paced course is done entirely online. Upon enrolment, learners are sent access to the online portal where the course is accessed.
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