Youth Mental Health
Giving you the confidence to help young people
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One in ten young people experience a mental health issue at any one time. Suicide is the leading cause of death for those aged 5-19.
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In an average group of 30 15-year-olds:
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Seven are likely to have been bullied
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Six may be self-harming
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One could have experienced the death of a parent
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Record levels of young people are struggling. Academic pressure, social media, bullying, poverty, lack of availability of professional mental health support – all have been named by various sources as contributing to this epidemic of poor mental health in our young people.
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It’s clear that young people are not getting the support they need. Key figures in a young person’s life – parents, family members, teachers, tutors, carers, youth workers – can often spot when a young person is struggling but may not know how best to help.
Course Information
"Believe you can and you're halfway there"
This two day course qualifies you as a Youth Mental Health First Aider, giving you:
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An in-depth understanding of young people’s mental health and factors that affect wellbeing
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Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
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Confidence to reassure and support a young person in distress
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Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
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Knowledge to help a young person recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s through self-help sites, their place of learning, the NHS, or a mix – engaging with parents, carers and external agencies where appropriate
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Ability to support a young person with a long term mental health issue or disability to thrive
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Tools to look after your own mental wellbeing ​
This one day course trains you as a Youth MHFA Champion, giving you:
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An understanding of common mental health issues and how they can affect young people
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Ability to spot signs of mental ill health in young people and guide them to a place of support
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Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
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Skills to support positive wellbeing
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This course is suitable for teachers, parents and carers supporting young people who want to gain the necessary skills to have a non-judgmental conversation, recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health issues and resources for help and support.
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This is not a counselling or therapeutic session, purely around awareness so you can feel more empowered to help someone else.
This foundation four hour session raises awareness of young people’s mental health. It covers:
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Some of the common mental health issues affecting young people, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis.
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Skills to work more effectively with young people living with mental health issues
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Ways to support young people with a mental health issue and relate to their experiences
This course is suitable for teachers, parents and carers supporting young people who want to gain the necessary skills to have a non-judgmental conversation, recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health issues and resources for help and support.
This is not a counselling or therapeutic session, purely around awareness so you can feel more empowered to help someone else.
We look forward to welcoming you.