Mental Health First Aid - Youth (Half-Day)

Max Persons: 25
Duration: Half-Day

Our half day course is an introductory three-hour session to raise awareness of young people’s mental health.

It is designed to give:

An understanding of 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
A taste of the contents of the Youth MHFA Two Day course

Contents / Learning Outcomes

Three-hour session

Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.

The session covers:

Language and mental health issues
What is mental health?
Mental health conditions
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Psychosis
- Self-harm
- Eating disorders
- Personality disorders
- Alcohol, illegal drugs and mental health
Supporting young people in distress
Mental and emotional wellbeing

Certification

Everyone who completes the session gets a certificate to say they are Youth Mental Health Aware

Accreditation

The course is accredited by Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA)

Facts and Further Information

The group price stated above is for the minimum of 10 candidates. Additional costs will apply for more candidates over 10.

The maximum is 25. This ensures the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn

Everyone who completes the course gets:

A manual to refer to whenever they need it
A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support their own mental health

Do you want us to come to your venue to conduct this course? If so please click here to send us a message.

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Course Prices

Price Per “Group” at your Venue:
£1200.00 + VAT
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Further Information

The group price stated above is for the minimum of 10 candidates. Additional costs will apply for more candidates over 10.

The maximum is 25. This ensures the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn

Everyone who completes the course gets:

A manual to refer to whenever they need it
A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support their own mental health

Why choose First Response? (First Aid) Ltd

First Response (First Aid) Ltd have some of the most amazing trainers out there and anybody who has had the pleasure of attending any one of the many courses would fully agree with this statement.

Well done team First Response (First Aid) Ltd and a big thank you goes out to our customers for providing us with so much positive feedback.

Give Us Your Feedback

Over the years I have attended many first aid courses, however after this one I feel I have gained the most knowledge and feel confident when dealing with any first aid. Thank you.

Lisa, Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course
in Walsall
Delivered with ease and professionalism, willing to explain in detail any points not felt clear. Good use of stories to home in points to fix in memory. Interaction excellent linked in with each participant. Well Done...Best training in 30 years.

David Bessant, Paediatric First Aid course - Level 3
in Birmingham
I found this course engaging. The trainer was professional, but approachable and friendly allowing me to feel comfortable to ask questions and be involved. The use of videos helped to see real situations - GREAT IDEA !!

Sarah, Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course
in Wolverhampton
The First Response (First Aid) trainer started the session and literally within seconds had established a strong, warm, rapport with the delegates.

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I felt that this course was very informative and delivered in a friendly and reassuring atmosphere by a very knowledgeable trainer. I would recommend this course and trainer as essential to all foster carers. Information obtained will prove invaluable when dealing with any potential future emergency situations. I would like to thank Tom for the experience

T.Lambert - Foster Carer, Paediatric First Aid Course
in Solihull
An excellent course, very informative & well delivered. Brian was very knowledgeable and had a friendly approach....great dry sense of humour!

Thomas, First Aid at Work
in Solihull

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