Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Lite upcoming training date. Thursday 18th May, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm at the Civic Offices, Cleethorpes. The training is £40 per person. Subsidised places are available for people who work with children and young people.
Youth MHFA Lite is an introductory three-hour awareness course offering an overview of young people’s mental health and mental health issues.
On a Youth MHFA Lite course you will:
- Gain an understanding of some of the common mental health issues affecting young people, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis
- Learn to work more effectively with young people living with mental health issues
- Identify stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health issues
- Learn ways to support young people with a mental health issue and relate to their experiences
- Experience a taste of the contents of the two day Youth MHFA course.
The three hour session will be a mix of presentations, group interaction, and activities. You’ll receive a Youth MHFA Lite manual that you can take away with you at the end of the course and a certificate from MHFA England.
The course is for everyone and is relevant for people who teach, work, live with and care for 8 to 18 year olds, including young people themselves, although parental consent is required below the age of 16.
Click here to download the booking form you need to fill in and return.
