Troubling behaviours in children and young people: introduction to Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Introduction

"Good mental health is an esential part of our vision for children and young people. Mental wellbeing affects their behaviour, their ability to learn and achieve, and their physical health. And just as importantly, it impacts on their ability to enjoy their childhood and teenage years to the full". Ministerial forward to The Mental Health of Children and Young People. A Framework for Promotion, Prevention and Care.

Comments from past participants:

• Really fascinating.

• Excellent facilitation, sensitive approach to difficult issues.

• Enjoyed the interactive group work.

• An extremely useful course.

• Good training/location, very imformative.

Aim

This course aims to increase awareness of mental health and wellbeing and to build confidence, competence and capacity among all those working with children, young people and families. It will be based on the national Inter-Agency Tranining Resource developed by YoungMinds in partnership with HeadsUpScotland.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course participants will be better able to:

• Promote the mental health of children and young people.

• Identify and support those children and young people experiencing, or at risk of, mental health problems.

• Understand the impact of stress on children, families and practitioners.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the local service system.

Who should attend?

People working with children and families in any setting who want to gain a better understanding of mental health and develop their ability to work collaboratively with people in other agencies or disciplines. Anyone with concern for the wellbeing of children and young people locally whether based in health, education, social care, early years, youth and community services, the voluntary sector, youth justice or other agencies.

Venue: Playfield Institute

Date: Thursday 6th and Friday 7th May 2010

Duration: 9.30 am to 4.30 pm

Cost: £70

Facilitator(s): Eoin Delaney, Community Nurse Therapist, Fife CAMHS Service

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th April 2010