Developed in close consultation with Orygen – a global leader of research in the field – the Graduate Certificate in Managing Youth Self-Harm and Suicide gives you access to expert knowledge in this rapidly-evolving area of mental health. The course covers the latest theory, research and evidence-based approaches on the detection, prevention and management of self-harm and suicide-related behaviours in young people.

The course is valuable for education and healthcare professionals working in a range of clinical and community settings. You will learn alongside a diverse group of peers while gaining insights relevant to your own practice.

Delivered entirely online, the Graduate Certificate in Managing Youth Self-Harm and Suicide is designed to be taken part-time over one year, providing the flexibility and support needed for busy professionals to fit study around existing work commitments.

Who is this course for?

This course has been designed for educators and health professionals wanting to develop their skills working with young people experiencing mental ill-health. The content is suitable for professionals working across a breadth of community and clinical settings, including the following:

• Teachers
• General practitioners
• Social workers
• Youth workers
• Nurses
• Psychologists
• Psychiatrists

International students are welcome to study this course. However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and it is not registered with CRICOS.

Course Aims

Orygen estimates that one million young Australians experience mental ill-health and there is high demand for skilled practitioners to meet this need. The course is designed to strengthen the mental health workforce nationally and internationally. As a graduate, you will be well-placed to pursue career opportunities in the field and be able to make a difference in the lives and outcomes of young people.

Pathways

The Graduate Certificate in Managing Youth Self-Harm and Suicide is part of a suite of related courses in youth mental health. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Managing Youth Self-Harm and Suicide may be eligible to gain 25 points of credit (worth two subjects) if they decide to enrol in one of the following courses at the University of Melbourne:

• Graduate Certificate in Youth Mental Health
• Graduate Diploma in Youth Mental Health
• Master of Youth Mental Health.

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Managing Youth Self-Harm and Suicide may also be awarded advanced standing for the Professional Certificate in Youth Psychiatry offered by Orygen.