Mental health awareness course for parents
Mental health awareness course for parents
The aim of this 40 minute course for parents or guardians of primary or secondary school students to raise awareness about youth mental health.
Our mental health awareness course for parents is proudly endorsed by ESCI – Education Support Centres Ireland.
The aim of this 40 minute course for parents or guardians of primary or secondary school students (+12 years) is to raise awareness about youth mental health and identify ways to promote and support youth mental health. It also highlights how we can be ‘One Good Adults’ for the young people in our lives.
Modules
- The changing needs of young people
- Introduction to mental health
- Youth mental health in Ireland
- Promoting and supporting youth mental health for the young people in our lives.
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