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Youth Mental Health First Aid

Training for Adults who live with, work with or support young people

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MHFA England certificate training to become a Youth Mental Health First Aider. This is an in-depth look at young peoples mental health and the risk and protective factors that can affect wellbeing. Mental health first aiders are trained to recognise and respond to early warning signs of a developing mental health issue. You will learn about the common conditions including anxiety, depression and self-harm and gain skills to talk to young people about their mental health and guide to appropriate support. Learning takes place through group discussions, case studies, videos and small group workshops. The course core principles are built around effective, early intervention and accessing the right support.  

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Outline

Session 1

About Mental Health

  • About Youth Mental Health First Aid

  • Context: England’s child health care policy

  • About mental health – facts and figures

  • Risk factors for mental ill health

  • Protective factors for mental health

  • Preventing mental health issues and promoting wellbeing

  • The Youth MHFA action plan: ALGEE

Session 2

Depression and Anxiety

  • About depression – facts and figures

  • Signs and symptoms

  • Risk factors

  • About anxiety disorders – facts and figures

  • Signs and symptoms

  • Risk factors

  • The MHFA action plan for depression and anxiety: ALGEE

Session 3

Suicide and Phycosis

  • About suicide

  • Risk factors and warning signs for suicide

  • First aid for suicidal crisis

  • About psychosis

  • Risk factors and warning signs of psychosis

  • Types of psychotic disorders

  • Crisis first aid for acute psychosis

  • The MHFA action plan for psychosis: ALGEE

Session 4

Self Harm and Eating Disorders 

  • About self-harm – facts and figures

  • Risk factors

  • Signs and symptoms

  • The MHFA action plan for self-harm: ALGEE

  • About eating disorders – facts and figures

  • Different types of eating disorders

  • The MHFA action plan for eating disorders: ALGEE

  • Recovery

Youth Mental Health First Aid Courses

Youth Mental Health First Aid Online

Youth Mental Health First Aid Birmingham

Youth Mental Health First Aid Brighton

Youth Mental Health First Aid Chelmsford

Youth Mental Health First AidIsle of Wight

Youth Mental Health First Aid London

Youth Mental Health First Aid Milton Keynes

If you are a school or organisation with 6 or more people to train then ask about our private group training options which are available anywhere in England - contact groups@tranpsiretraining.com or 01277 801844

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