Youth Mental Health First Aid Champion (1 day)
Develop understanding and confidence to help prevent mental health issues, to support a child or young person if they are already struggling or to respond to a mental health crisis.
This is a 1 day course in Bristol (you come to us)
Aimed at anyone who supports young people 8-18 the course develops understanding of common mental health issues, alongside confidence to spot signs of mental ill health in children and young people and guide them to a place of support.
You'll receive a comprehensive manual with Mental Health First Aid guidance to help prevent mental health issues, to support a child or young person if they are already struggling or to respond to a mental health crisis.
This training is available for teams in-house (we come to you).
Also currently available (online for individuals) and (online for teams).
Course aims
To develop 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
Course objectives
By the end of the session participants will have had opportunities to:
- Develop an understanding of common mental health issues and how they can affect young people
- Consider how to spot signs of mental ill health in young people and guide them to a place of support
- Gain knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
- Develop skills to support positive wellbeing
Venue info:
Courses in Bristol (you come to us)
All courses take place at accessible venues in Bristol.
If for any reason the course cannot be delivered face-to-face, we will take a flexible and responsive approach to keep people learning – which will include delivering the training on the same day as a live interactive online session, or transferring bookings to the next available dates.
Trainer: Suzanne Pearson
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