Online Youth Mental Health First Aid
Event Information
About this Event
Webinar 1: 8th April 9.30 - 12.30
Revision of Modules 1-3, Role of The Mental Health First Aider, Application of The, MHFA Action Plan, Self-care for the Mental Health First Aider
Webinar 2: 15th April 9.30 - 12.30
Revision of Modules 4, 5, Stigma and Judgements, Application of The MHFA Action Plan.
The eYMHFA Wales course teaches adults how to provide Mental Health First Aid to young people and can be completed from the convenience of your home or office, without the need to travel and at your own pace through interactive modules and webinars online.
Mental illnesses often start in adolescence or early adulthood and it is important to detect problems early to ensure the young person is properly treated and supported. The YMHFA Wales course teaches adults who have frequent contact with adolescents, such as parents, guardians, school staff, sport coaches and youth workers, how to assist adolescents who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.
The eYMHFA course teaches adults how to assist adolescents who are developing any of the following mental health problems, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis: