Essentials of Youth Mental Health

Audience

Mental health practitioners and lived experience workforces early in their careers or new to youth mental health, particularly in area mental health services.

Overview

This evidence-based, experiential workshop (e.g., role plays) provides an overview of early intervention principles and core components in youth mental health care. Young people often present with complex and severe difficulties, requiring practitioners to engage them and their families sensitively, holistically, and collaboratively. The training focuses on strategies to deliver safe, inclusive care that supports recovery and functional outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop you will be able to:

• Explain the rationale and components of early intervention in youth mental health
• Provide sensitive, safe, and holistic care, including physical and sexual health
• Engage family and support systems effectively
• Develop collaborative, formulation-based treatment plans
• Describe functional recovery domains and strategies to support them

Day 1: Monday 9 February 2026

Day 2: Tuesday 10 February 2026

NB: This workshop is designed to be interactive and experiential and will include activities such as role-plays and group discussions. In online workshops, we expect participants to have their camera on throughout, particularly when engaging in these activities. If you have any concerns about any of these expectations please contact us.