Youth Mental Health First Aid, with West Sussex Mind

This two day Youth Mental Health First Aid course will be delivered by a Mental Health First Aid England trainer in association with West Sussex Mind.

What is Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)

Youth Mental Health First Aid 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.

Our 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.

Sessions:

The YMHFA consists of two in-person sessions with a qualified course instructor as follows:

Session 1: Friday 8th November - 9:00 - 17:00

Session 2: Friday 15th November - 9:00 - 17:00

You will need to attend both sessions for the full duration to complete the course. There will not be an opportunity to catch up on anything that has been missed.

We hope you enjoy the course!

Contact:

If you have any questions about this course, or have booked a ticket and can no longer attend, please contact the West Sussex Mind training team by emailing [email protected]

Host or Publisher West Sussex Mind