Mentally Trained

27/03/2026

Subsidised Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Opportunity

Are you a UON student interested in building your confidence to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing?

Two upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training courses are being offered at Callaghan, and enrollments are now open! This training is being facilitated by our very own Abbie Smith, and students who complete the course will receive a 3-year accreditation as a Youth Mental Health First Aider.

📅 Training Schedule
The course will be delivered across four sessions, with two offerings to choose from.

Stream One: Thursdays from 4:30pm to 8:00pm
- Session 1: 2nd of April
- Session 2: 9th of April
- Session 3: 16th of April
- Session 4: 23rd of April

Stream Two: Fridays from 4:00pm to 7:30pm
- Session 1: 10th of April
- Session 2: 17th of April
- Session 3: 24th of April
- Session 4: 1st of May

Please note that participants MUST attend all four sessions to be eligible for accreditation and must complete all four sessions within the same stream, unless cross-stream attendance has been requested and approved by Abbie.

📖 Course Content
This nationally recognised and accredited training provides practical skills to:
1. Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health challenges in young people
2. Respond appropriately in a mental health crisis
3. Offer initial support and guidance to young people experiencing poor mental health
4. Increased confidence in responding to and supporting the wellbeing of young people

🎫 Course Cost
Abbie is running the course at a subsidised rate of $185 for students. This cost covers:
- Required MHFA fees
- A take‑home manual
- Attendance at all four sessions
- Accreditation administration

Further discounts are available for pairs/group bookings or in circumstances of financial hardship.

✅ I’m keen! What next?

Use the links below to book into your preferred stream. Each event page includes more details and a link to purchase a ticket.

- Thursday Course: https://ow.ly/eYjb50YzvXC
- Friday Course: https://ow.ly/IFRW50YzvXN

🤔 I’m interested, but the dates don’t work…

You can submit an Expression of Interest for future offerings. The form includes questions about your availability and preferred modes of delivery: https://ow.ly/KG7M50YzvYa

💬 I have questions…

Please feel free to email Abbie at [email protected] if you have any questions.

08/12/2025

Want a standout résumé booster and real-life skills to support young people’s mental health? ✨🧠
Grab a spot in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Training with Mentally Trained!

📅 Mon 15 & Tue 16 Dec
⏰ 9am–5pm
📍 V Building Room V103 | Callaghan Campus

This 2-day accredited course gives you practical skills, a YMHFA manual, and 3-year certification you can add to your resume.

💡 Tickets are heavily discounted, making this an affordable way to get certified while you study! Spots are filling fast, so what are you waiting for?

Hit the link to sign up now: https://bit.ly/48zgYit

04/12/2025

✨ I had such an amazing time last week delivering a Youth Mental Health First Aid session to some of our incredible preservice teachers at the University of Newcastle!

🎉 Exciting news: I am running another YMHFA session soon, which will be the last public session for 2025.

👉 Spots are limited, so make sure to book via the link: https://events.humanitix.com/youth-mental-health-first-aid-ymhfa-training

24/11/2025

✨ Learn how to support young people experiencing mental health problems through Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Training led by Mentally Trained

📅 Wed 26 Nov and Thu 27 Nov
⏰ 9am to 5pm AEDT
📍 V Building Room V103

This 2 day course includes registration for both days, a take home Youth Mental Health First Aid Manual and 3 year accreditation as a Youth Mental Health First Aider with a recognised certificate provided upon successful completion.

You will learn how to provide initial support to young people aged 12 to 18 who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis until professional help is available or the situation improves. The course teaches you to recognise signs of common mental health concerns, respond using an evidence based action plan and encourage appropriate help seeking.

Spots are limited and this opportunity does not come around often. Head to the link to find out more and register to secure your spot! 👉 https://bit.ly/4oUeQra

20/11/2025

💚 Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Follow the link for more information and to secure your tickets, spaces are limited!

https://events.humanitix.com/youth-mental-health-first-aid-ymhfa

11/11/2025

📘 New Research Alert: Why Early Career Teacher Readiness for Student Mental Health Matters

Early Career Teacher Preparedness to Respond to Student Mental Health: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15/11/1505

🔍 Key Take-aways:

1️⃣ Child and adolescent mental health difficulties are rising in prevalence, both globally and in Australia.

2️⃣ Many preservice teachers report elevated learning-related anxiety, and ECT's report low self-efficacy and high stress when responding to student mental health concerns.

3️⃣ Teachers are expected to support students’ mental health, while often lacking training, role clarity and support themselves, putting teacher wellbeing at risk.

4️⃣ Systemic reform is critical and must include improved mental-health literacy and wellbeing preparation in initial teacher education, recognising teacher mental-health support as part of the role, and ensuring structural supports are in place for both students and teachers.

Although student mental health is known to be an issue and teacher mental health has garnered increasing attention, these two concerns are seldom considered in tandem despite their deep interconnection. New graduates entering classrooms for the first time face an inevitably steep learning curve as t...