Supporting young people’s mental health workshop

Supporting young people’s mental health workshop

This 60 minute workshop is aimed at non-professionals and will be of interest to parents and anyone concerned about young people. The workshop aims to build understanding of mental health issues affecting young people and to provide guidance on how to support young people who may be struggling with their mental health.

As a result of this workshop, participants will:

• Gain an understanding of the key issues impacting on the mental health and wellbeing of young people
• Understand how to recognise some of the signs that a young person may be struggling with their mental health
•  Learn the value of listening as a way of supporting young people
•  Learn how to promote young people’s mental health
•  Increase knowledge of the supports available in their local area.

Further reading

• Understanding youth mental health in Ireland
• The importance of rallying around young people
• Check out Jigsaw’s other youth mental health workshops

Unfortunately we only offer workshops within Jigsaw catchment areas. Our online courses are available to all here: https://jigsawportal.learnupon.com/store