Powys Safeguarding Operational Group - Youth Primary Mental Health First Aid Training (Suicide Prevention/Mental Health Issues)

YOUTH PRIMARY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING

The next planned training will be at:

Hafren Ward Training Room, Bronllys Hospital, Bronllys, Brecon, Powys

On 27^th-28^th May 2015 between 9:15am and 4pm 

Colleagues will receive a certificate for attending the two days training plus a manual

Tea and coffee will be provided but please bring your own food for lunch

Programme

The Mental Health Conditions considered are

·         Depression

·         Anxiety

·         Self-harming

·         Eating Disorders

·         Psychosis

·         Substance Misuse

During the course we will be exploring how best to help young people deal with their mental health problems using the tool ALGEE.  Opportunities will be given to learn how to deal with incidents and subsequent treatments for the young people.  Public Health Wales is coordinating this training in Wales on behalf of Welsh Government.  This programme was designed in Australia and is facilitated by the four Home Nations. 

Please don’t hesitate to contact me for more information on 01686 617450 or by e-mail at Sian.lee@wales.nhs.uk

Thank you Sian Lee Primary Mental Health Nurse 08/05/2015