Intro
This one day course trains you as a Youth MHFA Champion, giving you:
- An understanding of common mental health issues 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
Cost
| Per Person | £200 |
| Group Rate (10-16 participants) |
£2,000 |
In addition, charges are added for Instructors’ travel expenses, accommodation and refreshments if outside West Essex, and any venue hire costs incurred.
Format
- One day face-to-face course or online
- Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
- We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn
Takeaways
Everyone who completes the course gets:
- A digital manual to refer to whenever you need it
- An interactive digital workbook to support your learning throughout the course
- A digital certificate of attendance to say you are now a Youth MHFA Champion
Course Structure
Session 1
- Why Youth MHFA Champion?
- What is mental health and mental ill health?
- Stigma and discrimination
- The Mental Health First Aid action plan
- Depression
- Suicide
Session 2
- Anxiety
- Self-harm
- Eating disorders
- Psychosis
- Recovery
- Resilience
This course requires a minimum of 6 participants to run, and has a maximum capacity of 16 participants.