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YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID – May 3rd & 4th, 2022

May 3, 2022 @ 9:00 am - May 4, 2022 @ 4:00 pm IST

Free

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DESCRIPTION

This is a two day course offered in conjunction with St John of God’s, Mental Health First Aid Ireland.  

Please note, this training will be held in person in the Camden Court Hotel in Dublin City Centre.

The Youth Mental Health First Aid course from Mental Health First Aid Ireland is designed for adults who live with, work with or support young people aged between 12 and 18.  This course teaches participants how to assist a young person who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan. 

Mental health topics covered during Youth MHFA training include: 

  • Depression 
  • Anxiety 
  • Eating Disorders 
  • Psychosis 
  • Substance Use Problems 

CAPACITY

Max 16 persons

COST

Free of charge

DURATION

May 3rd & 4th, 2022, 9am- 4pm

Two days training
Camden Court Hotel

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

  • Develop skills to identify when someone is in a mental health difficulty  
  • Develop the capacity and skills to support that person and help on a first aid basis  
  • Effectively direct others towards appropriate support services  

DESIGNED FOR

  • Those who work in the youth sector 
  • Have an interest in responding to the health needs of young people 

DELIVERED BY

  • St John of God’s, Mental Health First Aid Ireland

EXTRA INFORMATION

If you have any queries or questions please contact rachael@nyci.ie In addition, if you think you are unable to make the session, please notify us at your earliest convenience.  

Details

Start:
May 3, 2022 @ 9:00 am IST
End:
May 4, 2022 @ 4:00 pm IST
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Organiser

National Youth Council of Ireland
Phone:
+353-1-478-4122
Email:
info@youth.ie
View Organiser Website

Venue

Camden Court Hotel
Camden Street Lower
Dublin, D02W086
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