Mental Health First Aiders training
We want children’s mental health to be a priority at every level of society.
To help make this dream a reality, we offer mental health training at varying levels, including:
- awareness sessions
- targeted sessions for working with young people
- Mental Health First Aiders accreditation for managers and supervisors
Designed with children and young people in mind, our Training, Development & Participation programme manager, David Bentley, uses what he learns from young people to create courses that represent their struggles and experiences. Courses cover areas such as depression, self-harm, eating disorders and bullying.
“The aim is not to diagnose, but to provide the knowledge and skills to identify a potential mental health condition, start a conversation and signpost to professional help,” says David.
Our bespoke mental health accreditation for UK rail professionals provides an understanding of mental health disorders, giving staff the tools to support potentially vulnerable children.
To sign up or find out more about the training we offer, email David: d.bentley@railwaychildren.org.uk
Together with the rail industry, children and their families, we’re helping young people understand who they are and what they need to thrive.