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YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSE
ABOUT THE COURSE
Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course for anyone who works with, lives with or supports young people aged 8-18. We train the adults in a young person’s life to have the skills and confidence to step in, offer first aid and guide them towards the support they need. In doing so, they can speed up a young person’s recovery, stop issues from developing into a crisis, and ultimately save lives.
But more than that, by giving these adults the information and skills to look after their own mental health, we want them to set an example for young people. We want adults to be able to show young people that mental ill health is a part of life in just the same way as physical ill health, that it’s OK to talk about and it’s OK to ask for help.
We hope that by giving people the tools to open up these conversations, we can empower them to create mentally healthy, supportive environments in their families, schools, youth groups and communities.
Let’s create a future where we all know how to look after our own mental wellbeing, so preventable issues don’t arise in the first place. A future where every young person has access to support if they need it.
This two day course trains people as Youth Mental Health First Aiders, giving them:
The course is delivered across four manageable sessions. Each session is built around a Youth Mental Health First Aid action plan. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
But more than that, by giving these adults the information and skills to look after their own mental health, we want them to set an example for young people. We want adults to be able to show young people that mental ill health is a part of life in just the same way as physical ill health, that it’s OK to talk about and it’s OK to ask for help.
We hope that by giving people the tools to open up these conversations, we can empower them to create mentally healthy, supportive environments in their families, schools, youth groups and communities.
Let’s create a future where we all know how to look after our own mental wellbeing, so preventable issues don’t arise in the first place. A future where every young person has access to support if they need it.
This two day course trains people as Youth Mental Health First Aiders, giving them:
- An in-depth understanding of young people’s mental health and factors that affect wellbeing
- Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
- Confidence to reassure and support a young person in distress
- Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
- Knowledge to help a young person recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s through self-help sites, their place of learning, the NHS, or a mix – engaging with parents, carers and external agencies where appropriate
- Ability to support a young person with a long term mental health issue or disability to thrive
- Tools to look after their own mental wellbeing
The course is delivered across four manageable sessions. Each session is built around a Youth Mental Health First Aid action plan. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
THE COURSE WILL GIVE YOU
- A deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing, including your own
- Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
- Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
- Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
- Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to appropriate support
- A certificate of attendance to say they are a Youth Mental Health First Aider
- A Youth MHFA manual to refer to whenever they need it
- A workbook including some helpful tools to support their own mental health
THE COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR
Anyone wishing to become a Youth Mental Health First Aider and improve their understanding of mental health.
WHAT TO BRING
- Outdoor clothing & sturdy footwear
- A packed lunch or lunch is available from The Beech Cafe (open Wednesday to Sunday only)
ABOUT THE TUTOR
Ali Johnson was one of the first in the country to be trained in delivering MHFA in 2008 and has delivered numerous courses since to a wide variety of people and sectors. Alongside delivering MHFA and other courses for the past 7 years, she has worked in healthcare patient facing roles, supporting people with mental health problems and learning disabilities. Ali also runs a successful therapy practice. Ali has 10 years experience working in addictions where her specialism was dual diagnosis, which sparked her drive to become an MHFA instructor. Her passion is to encourage & support individuals to further their knowledge and self-development, whilst increasing their ability to support others, raise awareness and overcome stigma. Ali has a strong and diverse background in healthcare, training and holistic therapies. She has been delivering adult education over the past 15 years and holds a City & Guilds Further & Adult education teaching certificate.
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You can get 10% discount when you stay with us during your course for 2 nights or more in our campsite or eco lodge. Use the discount code: stay-with-us
