• an in-depth understanding of young people’s mental health and factors that affect wellbeing
• practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
• confidence to reassure and support a young person in distress
• enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
• knowledge to help a young person recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s through self help sites, their place of learning, the NHS, or a mix – engaging with parents, carers, and external agencies where appropriate
• ability to support a young person with a long term mental health or disability to thrive
• tools to look after your own mental wellbeing

There is a £20 fee associated with this training.

To find out when the next courses are taking place visit Kent Safeguarding Children multi-agency partnership.