Youth In Distress (Online)

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network in conjunction with Black Dog Institute will be presenting

Youth in Distress: Blended Learning
When Friday 19 June  2026
Time: 9.00 -4.00pm
Online:

With a focus on self-harm and suicide in adolescence, this program
will assist clinicians to manage youth in distress, self-harm and
suicidality.

The program has been designed to build on the current level of
skills of participants and to further develop confidence in
undertaking risk assessment and safety planning for youth in
distress. CPD certificates will be given after completion of all 4
modules in their entirety.

Topics
• The suicidal crisis
• Assessing and managing risk
• Self-harm
• After the attempt
• Self-care

Audience
• Mental health clinicians working in a 1:1 setting with young people (psychologists, counsellors)

Learning Outcomes

Manage youth in distress and self-harm
Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively
Develop a collaborative safety plan
Implement a team approach to treatment planning
Provide effective management following a suicide attempt
Identify strategies for self-care

Delivery Modality and Duration

Online, blended training over four modules:
• Module 1: 1 hour self-directed learning. Must be completed prior to participating in training day.

Training day:
• Module 2: 3 hour online interactive Zoom workshop.
• Module 3: 1 hour self-directed learning
• Module 4: 2 hour online interactive Zoom workshop

Register Now RSVP 22 June 2026