Learn to support young people

• Gain an in-depth understanding of mental health and factors that can affect wellbeing in the youth sector
• Develop practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
• Feel confident to step in, reassure and support a young person in distress
• Enhance your interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening and learn to champion self-care

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is a national course developed by Mental Health First Aid England aimed at people working with children and young people aged 8 -18 who may be experiencing mental health problems.

The course will be delivered online, using the MHFA training platform, over four half days and will include work to be completed between sessions.

The course will be delivered by local YMHFA instructors.

Course materials including a Course Manual and Workbook will be delivered in advance to the address you give below (either home or work).

This training is fully subsidised by East Riding Public Health, East Riding Educational Psychology and the East Riding Safeguarding Children Partnership.

Online Youth Mental Health First Aid January 2021 - ALL FOUR DATES MUST BE ATTENDED 

• Tues 12th January 2021 (9.30 – 12.30)
• Thurs 14th January 2021 (9.30 – 12.30)
• Tues 26th January 2021 (9.30 – 12.30)
• Thurs 28th January 2021 (9.30 – 12.30)

To sign up, please download the application form below and email it to ERSCP.Training@eastriding.gov.uk.