The Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health furthered my understanding of different mental health conditions and how to apply solutions to symptoms, what causes them and deep-rooted causes. I learnt how many conditions share risk factors and symptoms, the ways young people process emotions and how many organisations exist to help individuals. I now have a better understanding of the science behind poor mental health, different ways that it can manifest and an understanding of language to use with younger people. I found the experience very fulfilling. The course had a lot of content. I don't think anything was brushed over. I would recommend MHScot to people who need support with understanding how poor mental health manifests in young people, specifically, as communication can differ hugely from adults.
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