This introductory Youth Mental Health First Aid course is designed to raise awareness of young people’s mental health.
It will 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
The course is delivered via Zoom, you will receive the joining link prior to the event.
We limit numbers to a maximum of approximately 20 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe, supported and fully engaged in the virtual environment while they learn.
When you have successfully completed the course, you will get a hard copy of the MHFA manual/workbook (delivered to your home address) to keep and refer to whenever you need it.
You will also get a certificate to from the MHFA to certify that you are "Youth MHFA Aware".