Youth Mental Health First Aid (1 day)
Duration 1 day
Course Time: 9.30-5.30
This accredited MHFA (England) course provides an overview of young people's mental health, the factors that affect wellbeing and issues of stigma and discrimination. It also focuses on the practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues, reassure and support a young person in distress and help them recover their health by guiding them to further support.
This course is designed to cover: Common mental health issues and how they can affect young people Skills to work more effectively with young people living with mental health issues Ways to support young people with a mental health issue and relate to their experiences Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness Skills to support positive wellbeing
Methods of Delivery
Learning takes place through group activities, videos, presentations and discussions. Each topic is explored with sensitivity to minimise any distress regarding some of the more serious mental health issues covered. Participants aren't expected to disclose personal information but a group confidentiality agreement is in place if they do so.
- Course Content
- Training Considerations
- Related Courses
- Mental health and mental ill health: theory and definitions
- The Mental Health First Aid action plan
- Anxiety and Depression
- Suicide and Self-harm
- Eating disorders
- Recovery and Resilience
Anyone who works with young people aged 8-18 and would like to improve their knowledge and confidence in dealing with mental health issues and offering early intervention.
There are no pre-training requirements for this course.
Everyone who completes the course gets a Youth MHFA manual to refer to whenever they need it and a certificate to say they are a Youth MHFA Champion.
Mental Health First Aid for Adults
Mental Health Awareness - Signs, Symptoms & Interventions