IABA is pleased to share the opportunity to undertake a Youth Mental Health First Aid Course, designed and delivered by Mental Health First Aid Ireland. Participation in this course is fully funded by the HSE
🚨 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐝 🚨
We are pleased to announce our upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training tailored specifically for Sports Coaches and those working in the community in sports settings. This two-day course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to support young athletes’ mental health, ensuring a safe and supportive environment within your sports programs.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐝?
Youth Mental Health First Aid training from Mental Health First Aid Ireland is designed for adults who live with, work with, or support young people aged between 12 and 18.
This course teaches participants how to assist a young person who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. The course uses a practical, evidence-based action plan and is ideal for parents/guardians, school staff, sports coaches, community group leaders, youth workers, and others who regularly interact with youth.
📅 Dates: Thursday and Friday, 05-06 September 2024
🕒 Time: 09:00 – 16:00 each day
💻 Format: Online via Zoom
💸 Cost: Fully funded by the HSE
Whether you’re a coach or someone who works in the community in sports settings, this course will enable you to identify, understand, and respond to mental health challenges among youth, enhancing your ability to guide them through both their physical and mental development.
🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://www.mhfaireland.ie/courses/3-youth-mental-health-first-aid-online?e=9d146d92c4724cc68ba4e4f7e15fb2ed