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Course Description
The qualification has been designed with children and young people in mind covering areas such as depression, self harm, eating disorders and bullying and will provide the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, start a supportive conversation, and provide guidance to professional help. Learners will learn how to recognise and manage stress.
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Who Should Attend
The First Aid for Youth Mental Health qualification is suitable for anyone who actively connects with children and young people such as parents, carers, teachers, youth group leaders and young adults.
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Minimum Age
The qualification is available to learners who are aged 14 and over.​
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Course Validity
The qualification is valid for 3 years from date of issue. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.
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Course learner ratio
Maximum number of students per course - 16
Course Delivery
We offer flexible ways to complete your Mental Health First Aid Training, designed to suit how you like to learn:
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Classroom
Complete your full course face-to-face with one of our experienced trainers. Ideal if you prefer hands-on, practical learning in a group setting.
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Distance Learning
Join a tutor-led live webinar for 1 day of interactive online learning from home.
Each option meets the same high standards and provides you with a fully accredited certificate.
Course Content
​1. **Know what mental health is, why young people develop mental health conditions and the role of a first aider for mental health:**
- Define mental health
- Indicate understanding of the stigma surrounding mental health
- Identify factors that can affect a young person’s mental health
- Understand the role of a first aider for mental health
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2. **Know how to recognise and manage stress:**
- Identify signs of stress
- State how stress can be managed
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3. **Identify signs and/or symptoms for the following mental health conditions:**
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Psychosis
• Eating disorders
• Suicide
• Self-harm
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
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4. **Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place:**
- Demonstrate the application of the first aid action plan for mental health
- Know when to contact the emergency services in respect of first aid for mental health
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How will I be assessed?
Assessment Criteria
Completion of a written assessment.
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Assessment Grading
Grading is either Pass or Referred.
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