Mental Health First Aid (Youth)

THIS IS A 2 DAY COURSE. YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS.

Day 1: Monday 23rd September & Day 2: Tuesday 24th Sepetmber 2019

PLEASE ENSURE FUNDED PLACES ARE REGISTERED USING WORK EMAIL.

Do you want to become a Mental Health First Aider Youth?

We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to become a qualified Mental Health First Aider. Upon completion of the two day Adult Mental Health First Aid, an internationally recognised course, you will be a Mental Health First Aider.

Start time on both days is 9am and finish by 5pm. Certificates will not be issued by MHFA England for late entries and early leavers, please enure your time on both days are protected prior to registering place

What will you learn?

Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses are for everyone who works with, lives with or supports young people aged 8-18. They will teach you the 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. In doing so, you can speed up a young person’s recovery and stop a mental health issue from getting worse.

The courses won't teach you to be a therapist, but we will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis - and even potentially stop a crisis from happening.

But more than that, we aim to give you the information and skills to look after your own mental health so that you can set an example for young people. By giving you the tools to have these conversations, we hope to empower you to create a mentally healthy, supportive environment in your family, school, peer group or community.

Let's create a future where mental health is treated as a normal part of life, in the same way as physical health. A future where every young person has access to support if they need it.

What are the benefits?

You will help create supportive environments for people and improve their lives

Who can attend?

The course is only open to people who work in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and work with Children and Young People

You will be expected to particpate in the evaluation process to help us to improve future delivery. You will receive a copy of the MHFA manual and workbook, and a certificate.

When and where will the course take place?

A selection of dates is available from Jan – December 2019.

Costs

The standard training costs £300 per person, however currently funded for Tower Hamlets staff