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About the course
Developed in close consultation with Orygen, this online graduate certificate provides expert, up-to-date knowledge in youth mental health with a focus on self-harm and suicide-related behaviours. It covers contemporary theory, research and evidence-based approaches to the detection, prevention and management of self-harm and suicide risk in young people. Designed for busy professionals, the course is delivered fully online and intended to be completed part-time over one year.
What you might learn
The course aims to strengthen the youth mental health workforce by building advanced, practical capability in recognising and responding to self-harm and suicide risk among young people. Students develop skills to apply evidence-based assessment, prevention and management approaches across community and clinical contexts. Graduates gain contemporary understanding of research and best-practice guidelines to improve outcomes for at-risk youth.
Career outcome
Graduates can apply specialised skills in youth self-harm and suicide prevention within education, primary care, community services and clinical mental health settings. The qualification supports career development for professionals such as teachers, general practitioners, social workers, youth workers, nurses and allied mental health practitioners working with young people. It can also provide a pathway into further study in youth mental health and related professional development opportunities.
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