Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Managing Youth Self-Harm and Suicide

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Managing Youth Self-Harm and Suicide is a coursework program developed in close consultation with Orygen, a global leader in research in the field. This program provides expert knowledge in the rapidly evolving area of mental health, covering the latest theory, research, and evidence-based approaches on the detection, prevention, and management of self-harm and suicide-related behaviors in young people.

Course Details

• Course code: GC-MANYSHS
• Duration: 1 year part-time
• Location: Online
• Fees: AUD $11,488 (2025 indicative first year fee)
• Note: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available

Who is this Course For?

This course is 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:

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

International Students

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 a high demand for skilled practitioners to meet this need. The course aims 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 this graduate certificate may be eligible to gain 25 points of credit (worth two subjects) if they decide to enroll 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.

Related Study Areas

• Education
• Health
• Psychological sciences
• Psychology and wellbeing
• Science