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.