This introductory three hour session raises awareness of young people’s mental health. It covers:
This new version of the Youth Mental Health Aware half-day course is delivered as a live, facilitated online session. The online format provides organisations with an accessible and flexible training option where ‘face-to-face’ in-house training is not possible due to social distancing.
Duration: 3 hours
Capacity: 15 delegates max
Availability: this course can be delivered online or as a 'face-to-face' in-house course, depending on social distancing requirements.
This course is useful for teaching staff, carers, parents and anyone who comes into contact with young people between the ages of 8 and 18.
This is not a counselling or therapeutic session, purely around awareness so you can feel more empowered to help someone else.
The Youth MHFA Aware course builds awareness of:
Delegates will receive a manual for future reference and a certificate to say they are Youth Mental Health Aware.
Youth Mental Health First Aid 2-day course
Some organisations will encourage all employees to attend the Youth Mental Health Aware half-day course, with some participants then going on to attend the Youth MHFA 2-day course, which will qualify them as Youth Mental Health First Aiders.
“Very knowledgeable, engaging and enthusiastic instructor. Clearly passionate about subject and full of helpful tips and info. Thank you.”
Enlightened employers are now highlighting first aiders for both physical and mental health in the same way. This course is designed to teach participants how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health together with a set of skills which enables them to support someone experiencing mental health issues.
As basic training for all in mental health awareness is considered good practice, this course is suitable for anyone working in a team environment. Focusing on the most common mental health problems, the training includes recognising signs and symptoms and advice on practical strategies to support others.
The world’s leading suicide intervention workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to be able to provide suicide first aid, regardless of their prior experience. The ASIST model equips participants to carry out an intervention and risk assessment with a colleague, customer or client who is having thoughts of suicide.
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We are always happy to talk about our courses and help you to work out the best match for your requirements.
"The quality of the training has been fantastic and our employees are really engaging with the trainer and getting something out of it. Also In Equilibrium makes the whole process very easy to arrange."
"We wanted to provide a course that taught useful and practical coping strategies that our members could put into place straight away. In Equilibrium’s experience showed us that they could provide this, and they tailored the course perfectly."
"In-Equilibrium recently presented Mental Health Awareness to Managers in all of our area offices. The training was really well received and all of the trainers were praised for their in-depth knowledge and understanding."
"The training was very well received by staff who now all intend to implement the session’s practical tips and techniques into their existing roles. A large proportion of the staff rated the facilitator and their delivery as excellent and their only recommendation was for a further and longer session!"
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