What we do at Berkshire Youth charity

Berkshire Youth believes that every young person should have access to opportunities to develop skills and raise their aspirations. With local authority funding greatly reduced and activities for young people being lost as a direct result, it is more important than ever to invest in personal development opportunities for staff and young people.

What We Do

This 4-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions and when and how to sign post a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress.

Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals but will pain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.

The minimum taught classroom contact time is 6 hours (breaks are additional). Minimum age to attend the course is 14.

A range of First Aid for Mental Health subjects are covered including:

  • What is first aid for youth mental health?
  • Identifying mental health conditions
  • Providing advice and starting a conversation
  • Mental health conditions

Assessment

A range of methods are used, including practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice)

Certification

A level 1 award in Awareness for First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.

The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.

Costs

Please contact us for details on costs.

 

For additional information please email or phone 0118 909 0927.

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