Youth Mental Health First Aid

2 day course

1 day course

This two day course qualifies you as a Youth Mental Health First Aider, giving you:

An in-depth understanding of young people’s mental health and factors that affect wellbeing
Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health ill health
Confidence to reassure and support a young person in distress
Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
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
Ability to support a young person with a long term mental illness or disability to thrive
Tools to look after your own mental wellbeing

Everyone who completes the course receives:

This one day course qualifies you as a Youth Mental Health First Aid Champion, giving you:

An understanding of common mental health illnesses and how they can affect young people
Ability to spot signs of mental ill health in young people and guide them to a place of support
Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
Skills to support positive wellbeing

Everyone who completes the course receives:

4 hour session online

Normally delivered in 2x2hr sessions

This introductory four hour session raises awareness of young people’s mental health. It covers:

Some of the common mental health illnesses affecting young people, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis
Skills to work more effectively with young people living with mental illnesses
Ways to support young people with a mental illness and relate to their experiences

Everyone who completes the course receives:

1 in 4 people in any year experience mental ill health