Youth Mental Health First Aid
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In our Youth Mental Health First Aid course, you will gain an understanding of youth mental health, how to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems and how to provide mental health first aid to young people and further support.
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All about this Youth Mental health First Aid Course
On completion of the course, students will gain an understanding of youth mental health and why awareness is important. Students will explore the common mental health challenges young people may experience and the myths and stigma surrounding youth mental health and the impact this has on young peoples lives.
We will examine the signs and symptoms of poor mental health and mental health conditions. Students will learn about the risk factors that increase the likelihood of a young person experiencing poor mental health or developing a mental health condition.
Students will be provided with guidance on how to provide immediate support to a young person or child experiencing poor mental health or a mental health crisis.
We will cover self care and building resilience and community based resources and more formal support services that can help with children and young peoples mental health
In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.
You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
- Fully CPD registered
- Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
- Fully printed certificate posted next day
- Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass
Units covered
- Unit 1 –Understanding Youth Mental Health First Aid – In the first unit we will cover the definitions of mental health and some of the indicators of good and poor mental health. Students will explore the most common types of mental health conditions experienced by children and young people and their prevalence
- Unit 2 –Recognising Signs and Symptoms – In the this unit we will look in more detail at risk factors that increase the likelihood of young people developing a mental health condition. We will cover the role of puberty and adolescence in a young persons life and its impact on their mental health.
- Unit 3 –Providing Initial Support- In the third unit we focus on the meaning of mental health first aid and its benefits. Students will learn how to implement the five steps, how to assess the risk and the steps to take if there is an immediate risk to safety or a safeguarding concern. we will also cover active listening with a case study of how ALGEE can be applied in practice.
- Unit 4 –Self-Care and Support Resources – In the final unit we look at self-care for those supporting young people with mental health difficulties. We will focus on self care strategies and ways of building resilience. We also look at the importance of safe and supportive environments for children and the resources available.
Mental Health training for our friends at Midlothian Council.
“I have found the website very useful and easy to navigate. Very easy to enrol users. Very helpful staff if you have any issues. I would highly recommend them.”
Myra Henderson
Senior Support
Midlothian Council
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.
How long does the course take to complete?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.
Is this Youth Mental Health First Aid course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Youth Mental Health First Aid course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.
What are the benefits of completing this Youth Mental Health First Aid course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.
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This course has been checked and assured for quality and accuracy by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, to ensure it meets their exacting standards and is up-to-date. Formed over 100 years ago, RoSPA are committed to increasing safety measures and reducing accidents throughout numerous industries as well as campaigning for better standards in health and safety worldwide.
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