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Supporting Young People

Supporting Young People. Mental Health In Schools, Colleges and Beyond. Introduction. How can we offer the best support?. H alf of all diagnosable conditions begin before the age of 14. One in twenty 5-19 year olds meet the criteria for two or more mental disorders.

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Supporting Young People

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  1. Supporting Young People Mental Health In Schools, Colleges and Beyond.

  2. Introduction How can we offer the best support? Half of all diagnosable conditions begin before the age of 14. One in twenty 5-19 year olds meet the criteria for two or more mental disorders. One in eight young people aged 5-19 have a diagnosable mental health condition.

  3. What is Mental Health? Time to Change say it is: How we think and feel about ourselves and the people around us Our ability to make and keep friends and relationships Our ability to learn from others and to develop emotions Having the strength to overcome difficulties and challenges

  4. Risk Factors Source:Young Minds Risk factors Genetic influence Learning Disability : Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD Communication difficulty : E.g English as a second language Physical illness Academic failure Low Self esteem

  5. Mentally Healthy Organisations What do we need to do?

  6. Mentally Healthy Organisations Barriers Cost Staffing Experience Training What Else?

  7. Mentally Healthy Organisations Benefits Academic Achievement Success and Satisfaction in Later Life What Else?

  8. Resilience How can we build it?

  9. Resilience Action for Happiness What helps? Action for Happiness 10 Keys to Happier Living Encourage Help Seeking Mindfulness Exercise Reframing Teach Problem Solving

  10. About Me Elemental Health Ltd : www.ehe.org.uk Youth Mental Health First Aid (Wales) Training Cardiff 11th | 12th March Facebook: @ElementalHealthLtd Instagram: @Elemental_health_uk

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