Youth Mental Health Aware

An introductory session to raise awareness of young people’s mental health for staff working with 8-18 year olds.

At a time when concerns about young people’s mental health are more pressing than ever this introductory YMHFA aware session will explore the important subject of mental health and the risks and protective factors which can impact on young peoples mental health.

We will look at signs and symptoms and some of the common mental health issues affecting young people. We will also cover skills which will help you to support young people experiencing mental health difficulties.

Staff who have attended the 2 day Youth MHFA will not need to attend the YMHFA Aware

Takeaway:

Everyone who completes the session gets:

• A certificate of attendance
• A manual to refer to as needed

Facilitator: Sharon Langdon

Sharon has worked in NHS Mental Health Services in Oxfordshire since 1987, starting as a healthcare assistant in the Highfield Adolescent Unit before qualifying as an RMN in 1992. She has experience in acute in-patient care, community mental health, crisis services, and early intervention in psychosis. Since 2017, she has been a Clinical Practice Educator at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust focusing on staff and student training. A qualified Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor she has been the MHFA Lead in Oxford Health since 2019. She also delivers Youth MHFA training for Oxfordshire Scout Leaders. Sharon is passionate about young people’s mental health and is looking forward to training school staff.

Payment

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Refunds

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