Youth Mental Health: Prevention and Intervention
Implementing mental wellness approaches, from stress management to building resilience, is crucial for helping young people navigate their emotional well-being.
Implementing mental wellness approaches, from stress management to building resilience, is crucial for helping young people navigate their emotional well-being.
This introductory course equips students, parents, teachers, health professionals, and other 'gatekeepers' with knowledge and skills to recognize, address, and prevent mental health challenges in young adults. It covers understanding mental health, identifying risk factors, developing intervention strategies, and improving mental fitness. The course emphasizes practical approaches to discussing mental health and responding to crises.
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What you'll learn
Understand mental health concepts and the impact of stress
Identify contributing factors to poor mental health and suicide risk
Develop strategies to increase mental fitness
Recognize and respond to non-suicidal self-injury
Understand risk factors and intervention strategies for suicidal behavior
Learn appropriate questions to ask someone at risk of suicide
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of mental health challenges and suicide prevention strategies for young adults. It covers key topics such as understanding mental health, the impact of stress, strategies to increase mental fitness, non-suicidal self-injury, suicidal behavior in young adults, and intervention techniques. The course is designed to help participants recognize risk factors, understand appropriate intervention strategies, and feel more confident in approaching mental health discussions. It includes practical tools like the ABC model for addressing negative thinking and mindfulness-based tasks. Developed as a German-Australian collaboration, the course addresses the growing need for mental health literacy among those who interact with young people regularly.
Mental fitness
Module 1
Strategies to increase mental fitness
Module 2
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI)
Module 3
Suicidal behaviour in young adults (SBYA)
Module 4
Interventions in SBYA
Module 5
Gatekeeper interventions
Module 6
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Instructors
5 Courses
Occupational Therapy Expert and Autism Researcher at Curtin University
Dr. Ben Milbourn is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Curtin University, recognized for his significant contributions to occupational therapy practice and research, particularly in the areas of autism and mental health. His work focuses on vulnerable populations and strength-based approaches for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
5 Courses
Leading Autism Researcher Advancing Strengths-Based Approaches at Curtin University
Professor Sonya Girdler is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of autism studies, affiliated with the School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology at Curtin University. As the Director of the Curtin Autism Research Group (CARG), she leads a team of over 100 members, including academics, PhD students, and autistic individuals, focusing on strengths-based approaches and interventions for autism. Professor Girdler's extensive experience spans various aspects of autism research, with particular emphasis on understanding functioning through the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework, developing and implementing strengths-based programs, conducting employment research, and evaluating evidence-based interventions. Her work has significantly contributed to improving the participation of autistic individuals in major life areas such as employment and education, with notable successes in peer mentoring programs for autistic university students and social skills training programs for autistic teenagers. Professor Girdler's research is characterized by a commitment to leveraging individual strengths, person-centered approaches, and addressing the priorities of the autistic community, making her a leading figure in autism research both nationally and internationally.
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