Youth Mental Health First Aid

Introduction
Please note that this course can be delivered anywhere in England.

The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) has accredited the Mental Health First Aid instructor training programme. MHFA England is also supported by the National Mental Health Development Unit (NMHDU) and endorsed by the Department of Health.

Who is this course for?
Youth MHFA is an internationally recognised training programme designed specifically for those people who teach, work, live with or care for young people aged 11 – 18.

Aims
This course provides a First Aid approach to Mental Health. It aims to give everyone the knowledge and confidence to:

• Spot the early signs of a mental health problem in young people
• Feel confident helping a young person experiencing a problem
• Provide help on a first aid basis
• Help protect a young person who might be at risk of harm
• Help prevent a mental health illness from getting worse
• Help a young person recover faster
• Guide a young person towards the right support
• Reduce the stigma of mental health problems

This course is interactive. It aims for participants to discuss, acknowledge and identify positive methods and skills.

Why is it important?

• 1 in 10 young people experience emotional and mental health problems.
• By the time young people become adults the incidence of mental health problems rises to somewhere between 1 in 4 and 1 in 6 people.
• For those aged 15-24 suicide is the second most common cause of death.
• There is evidence to suggest early intervention is hugely beneficial.

Key areas covered include:

• Promoting emotional, mental, social and psychological well-being
• Eating Disorders
• Self Harm
• Diversity and equality issues
• Substance/Alcohol misuse
• Suicide
• Child, adolescent and family psychosocial development
• /Anxiety/Psychosis
• Bullying/Cyber bullying
• Promoting protective factors and good parenting
• Helpful resources

Course duration
2 Days

Cost
£150.00 per delegate with a max of 12.

For in house training with room and refreshments provided by employer, please call for prices.
Please note the team of IME are looking for a youth MHFA who has an A+ portfolio and references plus recent CRB check