FAIB CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLES MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING COURSES

The course covers:

• Module A1 – Promoting Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Module A2 – Building strong foundations using the step model of care
• Module A3 –  Creating a Mental Health and Wellbeing Development Plan

• Module B1 – Mental Health Awareness
• Module B2 – Common Mental Health Problems
• Module B3 – Suicide Awareness and Specific Mental Health Problems

The course covers:

• Module A1 – Promoting Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Module A2 – Building strong foundations using the step model of care
• Module A3 –  Creating a Mental Health and Wellbeing Development Plan

The course covers:

• Module B1 – Mental Health Awareness
• Module B2 – Common Mental Health Problems
• Module B3 – Suicide Awareness and Specific Mental Health Problems

The course will cover a single module chosen either one of (A1,A2,A3) or one of (B1,B2,B3)

A1: Promoting Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing

• You will know how to apply your legal and professional obligations regarding the Laws, Guidance and expectations of Regulatory bodies in relation to Mental Health and wellbeing.
• Undertake an evaluation process to identify the suitability of your organisation’s existing wellbeing strategies.
• Understanding the 5 ways to wellbeing theory and explore how this theory can be applied at a personal/departmental level in your organisation.
• Understand the 4 stages of behaviour how these stages apply to individuals and develop dedicated strategies to manage behaviour
• Introduce a Mental Health and Wellbeing Development Plan for your setting

A2: Building strong foundations using the step model of care

• Identify vulnerable groups within your organisation that have a higher risk of developing poor mental health.
• Recognise the early signs and symptoms of a child or young person developing poor mental health
• Know how your organisation can help vulnerable groups Understand the application of the Step Model of Care within your organisation
• Produce and implement a wellbeing action plan to support individuals/groups with symptoms of poor health
• Explore ideas and supporting activities to promote mental health and wellbeing at level 1 of the step model for your organisation’s setting. Continue the Mental Health and Wellbeing Development Plan

A3: Creating a Mental Health and Wellbeing Development Plan

• How to use Wellbeing strategies to inspire good mental health across your organisation.
• Implementing a staff wellbeing action plan Understand the methodology to complete the 7 steps of a Wellbeing action plan
• Priorities and Targets
• Action required
• Resources required
• Who will be leading
• What success will look like
• Time frame
• Evaluation

B1: Mental Health Awareness

• Understand how to recognise possible signs and symptoms of a child or young person that has mental ill health
• Understanding Mental Health and its stigma
• Using a mental health action plan for those developing poor mental health.
• Know how to use a screening questionnaire
• Recognise common mental health problems and know how to offer appropriate help for Stress, bereavement and Loss

B2: Common Mental Health Problems

• Identifying specific mental health problems
• Recognise possible signs and symptoms of the different mental health illnesses
• Know how to use a mental health action plan to support someone with the following: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, OCD, PTSD
• Appropriate signposting and knowledge of available support using the Stepped model of Care

B3: Suicide Awareness and Specific Mental health Problems

• Identifying more complex mental health problems
• Recognise possible signs and symptoms of complex mental health issues
• Know how to use a mental health action plan to support someone who is Self Harming
• Suicidal Feelings
• Know how to use the Step Model of Care and how to access support from outside organisations
• Making a referral to CYPMHS