This downloadable resource is the quintessential guide to providing mental health first aid to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person.

This guideline describes how members of the public should tailor their approach when providing mental health first aid to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander adolescent who may be developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis.

It is easy to read and unpacks concepts that a non-aborigional AOD worker may otherwise be oblivious to.

Information includes:

• understanding cultural influences
• making the approach
• tips for good communication
• discussing mental illness with the adolescent
• discussing options and getting help
• handling difficulties in the interaction