This online course qualifies you as a Youth Mental Health First Aider, giving you:

• 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
• Ability to support a young person with a long term mental health issue or disability to thrive
• Tools to look after your own mental wellbeing ​

Format:

This course is a blend of live training sessions and self-learning activities. Delivered by MHFA England Instructors, this course has been designed to teach delegates the practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues and gain confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress.

Live training sessions: the complete programme is delivered over 4 separate live sessions, which all delegates are required to attend to receive their certificate:

• Live Session 1: Monday 16th November: 16.00 til 18.30
• Live Session 2: Wednesday 18th November : 16.00 til 18.30
• Live Session 3: Friday 20th November: 16.00 til 18.30
• Live Session 4: Monday 23rd November: 16.00 til 18.30

Please make sure you can attend all 4 live workshops prior to booking onto this course.

Self-directed learning: activities will be provided to delegates, which can be completed at an individual’s own pace prior to each online live session.

Course requirements: You will need internet access, and PC/laptop with video & audio connection. We will contact you before the event to give you support in joining the virtual classroom.

All course materials are sent to delegates via Royal Mail so please book your place at least 10 days before the training date so we can guarantee you receive your materials in time. On completion you will be a certified Mental Health First Aider.

Costs for in-house training for your organisation can be requested by contacting us via: info@leading-well.uk.