Llanion Communities First and Youth Mental Health First Aid.

 

 

One in four adults will suffer from mental health issues at some time in their

life, and 10% of children are suffering at any one time. With these statistics in

mind, Llanion Communities First funded and organised a Youth Mental

Health First Aid training course for community members in Pembroke Dock.

The course covered all aspects of mental health issues that can affect young

people, and equipped the participants with the knowledge on how best to

offer support, both emotionally and practically.

Twelve people qualified over the two days and all feedback was thoroughly

positive. Participants felt more confident on how to support young people and

happy that they would be able to help break the stigma of mental health. The

earlier appropriate help is given, the less impact the issue could have on

individuals, and society.


The course is endorsed by the Welsh Assembly Government and MIND and

the trainer was Peter Green.

If you would like any more information, please call Llanion Communities First on 0845 345 5031.