COURSE OVERVIEW:
The FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health (RQF) is designed for anyone who actively connects with children and young people, including parents, carers, teachers, youth group leaders and young adults. The qualification covers mental health conditions specifically in the context of children and young people, including depression, self-harm, eating disorders and bullying. Learners will gain the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, apply the first aid action plan for mental health, and signpost young people to professional help. The qualification is regulated by Ofqual and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA), and can be delivered in the classroom or via distance learning.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Understand what mental health is and why young people develop mental health conditions
- Recognise the stigma surrounding mental health and the factors that affect young people’s mental health
- Identify the role of a first aider for mental health
- Recognise the signs of stress and understand how it can be managed
- Identify the signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, psychosis, eating disorders, suicide, self-harm and PTSD
- Apply the first aid action plan for mental health in practice
- Know when to contact the emergency services in a mental health first aid situation
- Understand legal consent and safeguarding responsibilities when working with children
KEY TOPICS COVERED:
- What is Mental Health and Why Does It Matter for Young People?
- Stigma and Factors Affecting Youth Mental Health
- The Role of a Mental Health First Aider
- Recognising and Managing Stress
- Recognising a Range of Mental Health Conditions
- The First Aid Action Plan for Mental Health
- Safeguarding and Legal Consent when Working with Children
COURSE CURRICULUM:
UNIT 1 First Aid for Youth Mental Health
- Objective: Equip learners with the knowledge and skills to recognise mental health conditions in children and young people, provide first aid support and apply the mental health action plan.
- Understanding Youth Mental Health
- Defining mental health and mental health conditions
- Understanding the stigma surrounding mental health and its impact on young people
- Factors that can affect a young person’s mental health
- The role and limitations of a first aider for mental health
- Recognising and Managing Stress
- Identifying the signs of stress in children and young people
- How stress can be managed
- Recognising Mental Health Conditions
- Signs and symptoms of depression
- Signs and symptoms of anxiety
- Signs and symptoms of psychosis
- Recognising eating disorders
- Understanding suicide awareness and self-harm
- Recognising post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- The First Aid Action Plan for Mental Health
- Applying the first aid action plan for mental health in practice
- When to contact the emergency services in a mental health first aid situation
- Legal consent and safeguarding responsibilities when working with children and young people
