Bespoke Mental Health Training – Youth
Key figures in a young person’s life, such as – teachers, parents, carers and youth workers, can often spot when a young person is struggling but may not know how best to provide the correct support and help.
SkillBase Bespoke Mental Health Training for Youth is based on the understanding that mental health and wellbeing, like physical health, can be sustained and improved through some simple yet effective steps.
Our training is focused on how best to give you the information and skills needed to spot signs and symptoms of mental ill-health in young people, alongside looking after your own mental health.
Tailored To Your Organisation
We work alongside you to create content tailored to your place of work, that suits your needs, from simple 2 hour sessions through to curated programmes on a rolling monthly / quarterly / yearly basis.
Learning takes place through a mix of group activities, presentations and discussions. These are designed to engage, educate and promote mental health awareness amongst employees.
Talks & Presentations
If you’re just starting out with your plans to improve staff wellbeing and mental health, sometimes an introductory talk to your team is a great place to start.
Or, if you’re looking for an awareness talk to complement an event at your workplace we can help you!
Our talks are usually two hours and we cover a range of topics, such as;
- General mental health awareness
- Mental health in the workplace
- Stress management
- First aid for depression
- Mindfulness
- How to look after your own wellbeing
Prices start from £360 for up to 25 people
Bespoke Mental Health Awareness – Youth
This is our bespoke course, designed with you to provide;
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- An introduction to what mental health is and how to challenge stigma.
- A basic understanding of some common mental health issues affecting young people.
- Ways in which you can support a young person with a mental health issue.
- An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing.
The course is written and provided by our trainers who are accredited by MHFA England, with specifically curated resources.
Course length & timings
Classroom-based timings: 4 hours
(Up to 25 delegates per course)
Online timings: 4 hours of live instructor-led training (split into 2 sessions)
Please note our Mental Health talks are certified by us, SkillBase First Aid, and delivered by one of our accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructors.
Further Bespoke Mental Health Training – Youth
Further in-depth training can include anything from 1 day to a rolling monthly workshop or session for any workplace that cares for children aged 8-18. Below we look at a typical 1 day format.
A bespoke course, designed with you to provide;
- A deeper understanding of common mental health issues and the factors that can affect young people’s wellbeing.
- Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues in young people.
- Supporting mental health in the workplace.
- Confidence to step in, reassure and support a young person in mental health distress.
- Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening.
- Skills to support positive wellbeing.
The course is written and provided by our trainers who are accredited by MHFA England, with specifically curated resources.
Course length & timings
Classroom-based timings: 1 Day 09:00-17:00
(Minimum 8 delegates, maximum 16)
Online timings: Typically 4 hours of live instructor-led training (split into 2 sessions over two days) with 4 hours of self-learning in-between sessions
Here are just some of the topics we typically include for further training, allowing those that work with young people to become more confident and competent when talking about mental health.
- We look at helpful resources and how to use them. We recognise that workplace settings are diverse with strategies designed to improve mental health outcomes for all, however being guided by one of our accredited MHFA trainers, we can make them work for you.
- Looking at the impact of Covid-19 on a young person’s mental health, education and future wellbeing.
- Workplace pressure support plan. A practical worksheet designed to work for both the carer and the young person they are supporting.
- Guidance on signposting, further information and where to look for help.
- We look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines and how these guidelines can help your employees and young people specifically.
- Identifying early warning signs and talking at an early stage. Those working with young people are ideally placed to spot the early warning signs that a young person may be mentally unwell.
- Exercises for non-judgemental listening and a closer look at empathy.
- Managing the wider team, looking at appropriate ways to manage confidentiality and morale.
- Terminology. We cover why terminology is important when talking about mental health or dealing with a young person who is experiencing a mental health issue.
- Reflection on the importance of positive mental health for everyone.
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