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First Aid for Mental Health for Young People

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

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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.

Tayla Smith

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