YoungMinds launch nationwide workshops to help the children’s workforce meet young peoples mental health needs

The recent Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) review found that the children’s workforce need better knowledge of child development  and mental health  so that they are more able to meet children and young people’s needs. With one in 10 children and young people experiencing serious mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety, this is no longer a problem that can be ignored.

This doesn’t mean that everyone needs to become a qualified psychiatrist, but teachers and youth workers need to know the signs and symptoms to watch out for  and know how and where to refer to  CAMHS. Providing staff with these skills will ensure that children and young people get help when their problems first occur rather than waiting until a crisis develops.

The one day training events will enable participants to:

·         Identify children and young people experiencing or at risk of mental health problems

·         Intervene early to provide support

·         Understand the complex language  used by specialists such as attachment , brain development, risk and resilience

Joe, Youth and Community Worker, Belfast who took part in the training course earlier this year said: “I would highly recommend this training to all those working with children: excellent – inspiring and practical “

The training days will take place at the following locations:

2009  –  2010

Newcastle     
 29  October
 Peterborough
 19 January
 
Birmingham
 17  November
 Aberdeen
 27 January
 
Nottingham
 26  November
 York
 28 January
 
London
 4     December
 London
 4 February
 
Liverpool
 15  December

 Newcastle
 16 February 
   
 Inverness
 17 February
 
Bristol
 2 March
 
Dumfries
 16 March
 
London
 18 March
 
Brighton
 23 March
 

The cost of the course is £100 plus VAT. Lunch and all day refreshments are included

Contact Liz.ricakrby@youngminds.org.uk for more details