At APL Health we offer a two-day course tailored for people who teach, work, live with and care for young people aged 8 to 18. The courses can be attended by anyone from age 16 upwards and will be delivered by our quality assured instructor.
Mental health first aid training
Learn how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis
Overview
What is Youth Mental Health First Aid?
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognised training course, designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis.
What will I learn?
Our two-day course provides an in depth understanding of specific mental health issues and is delivered in four manageable chunks:
- What is mental health?
- Depression and anxiety
- Suicide and psychosis
- Self-harm and eating disorders
It focuses on prominent issues faced by young people today such as cyber bullying and substance misuse, and teaches how to promote protective factors and good parenting.
Completing the two-day course qualifies you as a Youth Mental Health First Aider.
How will attending a Youth MHFA course help?
The course will increase awareness around mental health. It will allow you to develop practical skills to identify a range of mental health issues and support a young person to get the help they need.
Research and evaluation shows that taking part in a MHFA course:
- raises awareness and mental health literacy
- reduces stigma around mental ill-health
- boosts knowledge and confidence in dealing with mental health issues
- promotes early intervention which enables recovery
Pricing
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Attend event at our venue
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£ 300
per delegate
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No minimum attendee requirement
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We run the event at your venue
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£ 1000
Fixed cost + £20 per attendee
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Minimum of eight attendees
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Enhanced+ APL Health Clients
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£ 0
For up to two members of staff
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Fully subsidised as part of your package with us
Course dates
BOURNEMOUTH – Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th March 2020 (New Leaf Company, The Factory, 14 Alder Hills, Poole, BH12 4AS)
DEVON – Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th March 2020 (Barnstaple Work Hub, Design Space, 1 Upcott Avenue, Pottington Business Park, Barnstaple EX31 1HN)
ALTRINCHAM – Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th May 2020 – (Town Hall, 25 Market St, Altrincham, WA14 1QT)
LEICESTER – Thursday 11th & Friday 12th June 2020 – (NSPCC National Training Centre, 3 Gilmour Close, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, LE4 1EZ)
Future courses
CAMBRIDGESHIRE – October 2020 (final date and venue to be confirmed).
NORTH YORKSHIRE – November 2020 (final date and venue to be confirmed).
CUMBRIA – December 2020 (final date and venue to be confirmed).
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