First Aid for Mental Health for Young People
The First Aid for Youth Mental Health course is designed for adults who work with or support young people (ages 12-18). It provides essential knowledge and practical skills to recognise common mental health issues in adolescents and offer effective early support.
Ideal for teachers, youth workers, coaches, and anyone in a role involving regular interaction with young people, the course covers a range of topics through engaging discussions, practical exercises, and role-play scenarios to build confidence and understanding.
Successful participants receive a Level 2 Award on completion, which is valid for three years.
Training can be delivered at your location or at our premises in Wiltshire.
See our range of online Mental Health training courses, also, ideal for awareness or refresher training.
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Course Description
Understanding the stigma surrounding mental health
Identifying common mental health conditions in young people
Recognizing risk factors and warning signs
Substance abuse and the impact on mental health
Providing initial support and starting a conversation
Creating action plans for mental health first aid
Signposting to professional help and resources
Learning Objectives
Gain an understanding of the stigma surrounding mental health
Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health conditions in young people, including anxiety, depression, stress, psychosis, eating disorders, self-harm, suicide and post-traumatic stress disorder
Develop skills to provide initial support and reassurance to young people in distress
Learn how to address substance use issues in adolescents
Implement action plans to support young people in crisis or non-crisis situations
Direct young people to appropriate professional help and resources
Chris is very engaging and a great teacher. Would recommend this course to others.