Instructors Ms Kymberly Govers and Ms Cheryl Sewell ran an accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid programme on Thursday 7 April at School.
The aim of the programme is to extend the concept of first aid training to include mental health problems so that participants are empowered to provide initial support to youths who might be developing a mental health problem or who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Eleven enthusiastic staff completed an eLearning component and a day in the classroom role playing, listening and watching case studies around youth depression, anxiety, eating disorders, psychosis and substance misuse. All are well trained in the ‘A.L.G.E.E’ mental health first aid action plan.
