Adolescence Mental Health Training
Target Audience
This workshop is a valuable training session for professionals who work with, or have contact with, young people aged 12-18 and their families. It is particularly relevant for:
General practitioners (GPs), as they are often the primary point of referral
Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs)
School nurses
Pastoral leads and safeguarding officers
- Paediatricians
- Social workers
- Educational psychologists
- Youth offending teams / youth justice workers
- Community mental health professionals (where applicable)
- Voluntary sector workers
Training Description
This session will support colleagues to develop a clear understanding of some of the Haringey mental health support services and support available for adolescents.
It will focus on how distress and mental health difficulties may present in adolescence.
It will also provide an overview of referral pathways and processes to ensure appropriate and timely access to support, as well as the steps taken when safeguarding concerns arise.
Learning Objectives
To develop an understanding of professional roles and responsibilities in the assessment and treatment of children and young people aged 12-18
- To understand service thresholds and criteria for access to support
- To gain an overview of adolescent development
- To learn how to make an appropriate and effective referral.
- To identify common mental health difficulties experienced by young people and how to support them
- To understand some of the common themes parents of adolescents face (adolescents in context, relationships with young people, and with parents)
- Understanding safeguarding in adolescence and how to safeguard young people
Dates
September 2026
| Date |
Time |
Duration |
Location |
Places Available |
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| 25/09/2026 |
10:00-11:00 |
1 Day |
Online |
39 |
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