Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (2 days)

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Course (2 days)

In an average group of thirty children and young people, seven are likely to have been bullied, six may be self-harming, and one could have experienced the death of a parent. This training will give you the skills and confidence to step in, offer first aid and guide children and young people (aged 8 – 18 years) in distress towards the support they need.

Through a mix of group activities, presentations and discussions, each session is built around a Youth Mental Health First Aid action plan. This sensitive and interactive training programme is delivered by highly experienced Registered Nurses who combine real life experience with evidence based practice.

Training covers:

Session 1: Youth Mental Health First Aid

• The Youth MHFA action plan
• Definition of mental health
• Adolescent development
• Common youth mental health disorders
• Preventing mental health issues
• Promoting wellbeing and protective factors

Session 2: Depression and anxiety

• What are depression and anxiety disorders?
• Signs and symptoms
• Possible causes
• Youth MHFA action planning

Session 3: Suicide

• The facts about suicide
• Possible warning signs
• Crisis first aid for suicidal behaviour

 Psychosis

• What is psychosis?
• Signs of psychosis
• Youth MHFA action planning
• Treatment and resources for psychosis

Session 4: Self-harm and eating disorders

• What are they?
• Why are they important?
• Possible causes
• Signs and symptoms
• Treatment and resources
• Youth MHFA action planning

A Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate is awarded on completion of the course and delegates will also receive a comprehensive Youth MHFA manual which acts as an excellent reference and support resource.   

The training can be delivered at your venue* or virtually, face-to-face, on a date and time that suits you.

The cost is £2,495 for groups of up to 16 staff.

For further details on our Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Courses and to make a booking please contact us at 020 8720 6635 or email us at info@teachhealth.co.uk.  Alternatively, you can complete our booking enquiry form and we will get straight back to you.

Youth mental health first aid training courses for school and college staff.

* Face-to-face training is offered to venues in London, Essex, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.