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HUBB Mental Health User Group
T: 020 8590 2666 F: 020 8590 2169 E: info@hubb.eclipse.co.uk
109 Rose Lane, Marks Gate, Romford, RM6 5NR
Alternatively phone our Training Department on: 020 8590 2498
Who is the Youth Mental Aid First Aid (Youth MHFA) Programme for?
Anyone with an interest in helping young people! Parents, Carers, Teachers, Youth Workers, Support Agencies
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID is the help given to a young person experiencing a mental health problem before professional help is obtained. The aims of Youth MHFA are:
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To preserve life where a young person may be a danger to themselves or others
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To provide help to prevent the emotional or mental health problem developing into a more serious state
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To promote the recovery of good mental health
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To provide comfort to a young person experiencing a mental health problem
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To raise awareness of mental health issues in the community
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To reduce stigma & discrimination
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YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID does not teach people to be therapists. However, it does teach people:
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Spot the early signs of a mental health problem
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Feel confident helping someone experiencing a problem
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Provide help on a first aid basis
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Help prevent someone from hurting themselves or others
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Help stop a mental health illness from getting worse
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Help someone recover faster
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Guide someone towards the right support
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Reduce the stigma of mental health problems
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Further information can be obtained either directly from Mental Health First Aid England (click to follow the link to their website) or from Rob at HUBB.
‘Empowered me to be more vigilant and empathetic in my dealings with young people who may have mental ill health issues. I will be constructing an action plan to enable us as a school to deal more effectively with mental ill health issues.’
Deputy Head
‘An excellent programme! I am arranging CPD training for other teachers to benefit from my experience. We are also looking to implement the learning with our Student Voice group to involve our pupils as well.
Teacher
‘I work with extremely challenging young people in a KS4 Pupil Referral Unit. I now feel much more confident about defining the difference between mental health issues and ‘bad behaviour. I don’t want to ‘police’ - I want to help! A very powerful programme!’
Pupil Referral Unit