Member Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid Course – 6th and 7th October 2016

Our Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course is an internationally recognised course designed specifically for those people that teach, work, live with or care for young people aged 8 to 18 years.

You will learn how to:

• Provide information, tools and techniques to promote a young person’s mental and emotional wellbeing
• Support a young person who might be experiencing mental and emotional distress.

MHFA won’t teach you how to be a therapist, but you will be able to say you’re a Youth Mental Health First Aider.

What will I learn?

Our Youth MHFA course is split into four manageable chunks. These are:

• What is mental health?
• Depression and anxiety
• Suicide and psychosis
• Self-harm and eating disorders.

Within each section there is clear focus on the issues faced by young people today, including bullying/cyber bullying and substance misuse. The course also teaches the importance of promoting wellbeing and protective factors.

In each section you’ll learn how to:

• Spot the early signs of a mental health issue in young people
• Feel confident helping a young person experiencing mental ill health
• Provide help on a first aid basis
• Help protect a young person who might be at risk of harm
• Help prevent a mental health issue from getting worse
• Help a young person recover faster
• Guide a young person towards the right support
• Reduce the stigma of mental health issues.

How will I learn?

The Youth MHFA course usually takes place over two full days. However, the delivery of the course is flexible and may be delivered over a number of sessions.

The sessions will be a mix of presentations, discussions, and group work activities. Our instructors provide a safe learning environment and are trained to support you throughout the whole course. If you don’t feel comfortable joining in certain parts, then there is no pressure to.

Everyone who attends the course will receive a copy of the Youth MHFA manual and workbook, which are both excellent support resources. When you have completed the course you will receive a certificate to confirm that you are a trained Youth Mental Health First Aider.

Who can attend?

The course is for everyone and is relevant for people who teach, work, live with and care for 8 to 18 year olds, including young people themselves, although parental consent is required below the age of 16.

How do I book onto a course?

The course costs £200 per person (Concessions available)

For more information or to book on the course please download and complete the booking form and send it tous at[email protected]. Alternatively pleasephone and bookon 01603 432457