that was aimed at kids aged 12-18 years. The three-hour Teen MHFA Course teaches
high school students how to provide mental health first aid to their friends. The course
was developed in response to research indicating that young people have a preference
for sharing problems with peers. The course curriculum is based on a study
undertaken to determine the best actions a young person can undertake to support a
peer with a mental health problem. The group is pictured at the Cobar TAFE with
course teacher Abigail Baker. ▪ Photo contributed
Local teens recently attended a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training workshop
that was aimed at kids aged 12-18 years. The three-hour Teen MHFA Course teaches
high school students how to provide mental health first aid to their friends. The course
was developed in response to research indicating that young people have a preference
for sharing problems with peers. The course curriculum is based on a study
undertaken to determine the best actions a young person can undertake to support a
peer with a mental health problem. The group is pictured at the Cobar TAFE with
course teacher Abigail Baker. ▪ Photo contributed
