Mental Health in Youth Work - Training manual

“Mental Health in Youth Work” was an entry-level training course, aimed at youth workers between 18-30 years old. The main aim of the training course was to improve the participants’ skills and develop ways in which they can support young people in improving their mental health.
The training course took place from the 1st to the 7th April 2023 in Bollington (UK).
Objectives
The main aim of the training course was to have youth workers get a better understanding of mental health.
The main objectives of this training course were

• to discover different tactics to improve or stabilise mental health like relaxation exercises, mindfulness, yoga or focus on healthy food
• to have the youth workers develop knowledge, skills and competences to work with children and young people who are struggling with their mental health.
• to support our youth workers with good practices and specific activities that can be learned from trainers and other participants, originating in their own organisations.
• to pass on the knowledge and guidelines we have in our safeguarding policy.
• to act as multipliers within youth organisations

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