Intro
This introductory three hour session raises awareness of young people’s mental health. It covers:
- Some of the common mental health issues affecting young people, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis
- Skills to work more effectively with young people living with mental health issues
- Ways to support young people with a mental health issue and relate to their experiences
About MHFA
Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA®) courses are for everyone who works with, lives with or supports young people aged 8-18. They will teach you the skills and confidence to spot the signs of mental health issues in a young person, offer first aid and guide them towards the support they need.
Takeaways
On completion of this course, you will receive:
- A certificate of attendance to say you are Youth Mental Health Aware
- A manual to keep and refer to whenever you need it
Course Plan
Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
- Higher or lower activity
- What is mental health?
- Protective and risk factors
- Stigma and discrimination
- Mental Health Continuum
- Protective and risk factors case studies
- Self-harm and suicide
- Signs and symptoms of mental ill health in young people
- Stress Container
- Hand Model of the Brain
- Take Time Together
- Signposting to professional and self-help
- Safeguarding
- Recovery
- Self-awareness and self-care
- Action for Happiness: GREAT DREAM
- Personal pledge
- Wider perspective
Cost
| Â | Third Sector, Education & Community Organisations | Statutory and Business |
| Per Person | £85 | £125 |
| Group Rate (8-16 participants) |
£600 | £1000 |
| Group Rate (16-25 participants) |
£1360 | £2000 |
In addition, charges are added for Instructors’ travel expenses, accommodation and refreshments if outside West Essex, and any venue hire costs incurred.
This course requires a minimum of 8 participants to run, and has a maximum capacity of 16 participants.