Youth Mental Health Aware course
This introductory three hour session raises awareness of young people’s mental health. It covers:
- Some of the common mental health issues affecting young people, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis
- Skills to work more effectively with young people living with mental health issues
- Ways to support young people with a mental health issue and relate to their experiences
Format
This is a three hour course delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing
Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
We limit numbers to 25 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn
Takeaways
Everyone who completes the session gets:
- A certificate to say you are Youth Mental Health Aware
- A manual to keep and refer to whenever you need it
“I learned to show more empathy, to have more confidence in asking questions and talking about mental health.”
Course structure
Session 1 |
Session 2 |
Session 3 |
Session 4 |
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What is mental health |
Stigma and discrimination |
protective and risk factors case studies |
Signs and symptoms of mental ill health in young people |
|
Protective and risk factors |
Mental health continuum |
Self-harm and suicide |
Stress container |
|
Hand model of the brain |
Take time together |
Signposting to professional and self-help |
safeguarding |
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Recovery |
Self-awareness and self-care |
Action for happiness: GREAT DREAM |
PERSONAL pledge and wider perspective |
