Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing
Issued by
Raise Centre for Youth Mentoring
Leaners develop an awareness around key mental health issues facing young people today. They are able to recognise the impact that mental illness has on our young people as well as the signs and symptoms of developing mental illness versus witnessing the stages of normal adolescent development. The learner has basic skills and knowledge on how to assist a young person who may need mental health support.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Earning Criteria
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Develop awareness around key mental health issues facing young people today - Recognising the impact that mental illness has on our young people. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of developing mental illness versus witnessing the stages of normal adolescent development.
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Communication skills - Develop effective communication skills in key areas such as active listening, questioning, interpersonal skills as well as the power of silence and empathy.
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Growth mindset - Ability to recognise the dynamics of a fixed versus growth mindset. Learn about conversational leadership tools that support changing the focus from fixed to growth mindset.
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Positive relationships - Recognising the impact that positive relationships can have in both personal lives and the workplace. Learn how to connect with and support young people in your life.
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Understand emerging issues in youth wellbeing – Learn about the impact of social media on upcoming generations, bullying, stages of adolescent development as well as issues impacting young people today. Introduction to Generation Z & Generation Alpha and the key characteristics for these upcoming generations.