First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Level 2 Watch Preview
This online qualification has been designed for adults supporting all children and young people up to the age of 18. It will provide you with the knowledge and skills to recognise early signs of poor mental health in young people and give you the skills to start a conversation and, if necessary, signpost the young person towards professional help.
Before purchasing this qualification, please visit our First Aid for Youth Mental Health page. This outlines what is required to undertake the course.
Your Course Journey: Quick Guide
- The course runs over 3 weeks.
- You'll have two live Zoom sessions, each lasting 1.5 hours, guided by a facilitator.
- Expect to spend a minimum of 6 hours on self-study through our online learning community, diving into resources and activities.
- There’s a final assessment, taking just 30 minutes, to complete your journey.
- If you've got the time and drive, you can even finish the course in under 3 weeks!
You will learn:
- What mental health is, why young people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for Mental Health
- How to recognise and manage stress
- How to recognise a range of mental health conditions and behaviours
- The First Aid Action Plan for mental health and how to to put one in place
- The minimum self-study time = 5-hours
- Each learner has a maximum of 45 minutes with a facilitator to complete a verbal 1-to-1 assessment via Zoom.
Exceptional Value Unlocked: Your Investment Breakdown
£300 (+ VAT) per individual for 1 to 4 people
£1500 (+ VAT) for between 5 and 12 people
129 Lessons
£360
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Welcome
Meet the MHScot Team
Introduce yourself
Registration and Introduction
Module 1 - Activities to undertake in this module
Approximate time to complete this module = 30 minutes
Learning platform User Guide
Community Forum
Send your registration form and request a manual
Please read this learner agreement before proceeding
About the Level Award
Learning Outcomes
What's involved in your assessment
Evaluate your Progress
Preparing for the 'LIVE' Guided Learning Sessions
How to use Zoom - Guide
What is First Aid for Youth Mental Health?
Module 2 - What is First Aid for Youth Mental Health?
Approximate time to complete this module = 43 minutes
Do you know what First Aid for Mental Health is?
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What is Mental Health?
We all have mental health
What is First Aid for Youth Mental Health?
Roles and Responsibilities
The Impact of Mental Health Conditions
Mental Health Stigma
The Effects of Stigma
Self-Stigma
Break the Stigma
Coping with Stigma
Youth Mental Health Statistics
Words Matter
Resources and Links - Mental Health
Being a Mental Health First Aider - Reflective Practice
Remember to take a break!
Identifying Poor Mental Health
Module 3 - Identifying Poor Mental Health
Approximate time to complete this module = 19 minutes
Mental Health Continuum
Mental Health Continuum
Mental Health Risk Factors
Early Warning Signs
Caring for the mental health needs of children and young people
Pathologizing mental health
Resources and Links
Identifying Poor Mental Health - Reflective Practice
Stress
Module 4 - Stress
Approximate time to complete this module = 22 minutes
What is Stress?
What Happens to the Body When Stressed?
Causes of Stress in Young People
Symptoms of Stress in Children and Young People
The Effects of Stress
Coping Strategies
Helping children and teens cope with stress
Resources and Links - Stress
Stress - Reflective Practice
Guided Learning Session 1 - 1.5hrs
Part 1 - Mental Health Conditions and Behaviours
Module 5, Part 1 - Mental Health Conditions and Behaviours
Approximate time to complete this module = 55 minutes
Mental Health Conditions
Young People's Mental Health
Depression And Me - Real Life Child Mental Health Experiences
Depression
Depression in Children and Young People
Resources and Links - Depression
Anxiety
Anxiety in Children and Young People
Resources and Links - Anxiety
Remember to take a break!
Psychosis
Understanding Psychosis - Simon's Story
Psychosis - Case Study
Understanding Psychosis - A guide for young people and their supporters
Resources and Links - Psychosis
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders in Children and Young People
Resources and Links - Eating Disorders
Part 2 - Mental Health Conditions and Behaviours
Module 5, Part 2 - Mental Health Conditions and Behaviours
Approximate time to complete this module = 88 minutes
Sensitive Content Alert
Suicide
Shattering the Silence - Youth Suicide Prevention
Access FREE online suicide awareness training
Resources and Links - Suicide
Sensitive Content Alert
Self-harm experiences
Self-Harm
Self-Harm in Children and Young People
Resources and Links - Self-Harm
Remember to take a break!
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Causes of Post-Traumatic Stress
Signs and Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress
Post-Traumatic Stress in Children and Young People
Resources and Links - PTSD
Conduct Disorders
Conduct Disorders in Children and Young People
Bullying and Cyberbullying
Examples of Bullying
Signs of Bullying
Why do People Bully?
The Effects of Bullying
The effect of being bullied
Resources and Links - Bullying
Substance Misuse
Underage use of substances
The Effect of Drugs and Alcohol
Self-Medicating
Treatments for Drugs and Alcohol
Resources and Links - Drugs and Alcohol
Mental Health Conditions and Behaviours - Reflective Practice
Remember to take a break!
First Aid Action Plan for Mental Health
Module 6 - First Aid Action Plan
Approximate time to complete this module = 32 minutes
C.A.R.E. - First Aid Action Plan for Mental Health
C.A.R.E. - Check for Significant Risk of Suicide or Harm
C.A.R.E. - Apply Non-Judgemental Communication Skills
Empathy v Sympathy
C.A.R.E. - Reassure and Provide Information
C.A.R.E. - Encourage Professional Support
C.A.R.E. - Encourage Self-Help Strategies
When active listening falls apart
Providing Consent for Treatment
When Consent can be Overruled
Safeguarding
First Aider's own Health and Emotions
Five Steps to Mental Wellbeing
First Aid Action Plan - Reflective Practice
Guided Learning Session 2 - 1.5hrs
Re-evaluate your progress
Assessment Reminder
The End is Just the Beginning
Testimonial - How did we do?
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Consider further education
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Access digital resources and information
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