Raise your awareness of young people�s mental health and become certified as Youth Mental Health Aware.
This introductory half-day session raises awareness of young people's mental health, covering common issues such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide. It provides practical skills to work more effectively with young people, helping you understand their experiences and support them appropriately.
Details
This course is designed for anyone working with children and young people aged 8-18, including schools, Children & Families Services, third sector organisations, and private providers. It is delivered through interactive activities, presentations, and discussions in a psychologically safe environment, with group sizes capped at 16 (minimum 10) to support meaningful participation. Session 1: The course covers key topics including risk and protective factors, stress, recognising signs and symptoms, signposting to support, recovery, and self-care. Further details about this course can be found at https://www.schoolwellbeing.co.uk/mental-health-wellbeing/pages/youth-mental-health-first-aid-training If you want a more in-depth experience, you may wish to consider the one day or the two-day courses that are running throughout the year. These provide a more in depth understanding of specific mental health issues and are delivered in either two or four manageable chunks.
Outcome
This half-day course trains you as a Youth Mental Health Aware. Youth Mental Health Aware will be able to: • Define mental health and emotional wellbeing. • Relate to young people's experiences. • Recognise some signs of mental health distress. • Start a supportive conversation about poor mental health. • Practise self-care. Everyone who completes the course will be able to take away with them: • A YMHFA Aware combined manual and workbook to keep and refer to whenever you need it. Following the programme, delegates will receive a certificate from Mental Health First Aid England confirming their attendance on the course and their status as a Youth Mental Health Aware.
Trainer
Health & Wellbeing Team
Cost: �65 per delegate ( with a current Health & Wellbeing SLA ) �80 per delegate ( without a current Health & Wellbeing SLA ) Note: This training is not covered by Health & Wellbeing SLA credits. Bespoke delivery available at your venue: �750 (up to 16 participants). Venues must seat 16 plus two trainers, support presentations, and provide a quiet space if required. Duration: Half day ( 8:45am arrival for 9:00am-1:00pm ). Full attendance is required for accreditation. Refreshments: Not provided. Please bring your own; hot and cold water available. Cancellations: Minimum 5 working days' notice required. Late cancellations/non-attendance charged in full ('pay as you go'); SLA schools incur �30 per delegate. Minimum of 8 participants required (licence condition). Full attendance is mandatory-no continuation or refund for missed sessions (except illness or bereavement). Trainer: Steven Body - 07891 273134 steven.body@leeds.gov.uk Enquiries: schoolwellbeing@leeds.gov.uk
