How to talk to young people and families in crisis, and what to avoid.
Hands-on practice managing distress, dysregulation and high-risk situations.
Clear steps to spot risk, respond proportionally and escalate safely.
Meal support basics, safe language, and what to do when a young person refuses food or drink.
Simple adjustments that reduce overwhelm and help autistic/ADHD young people engage.
In partnership with the NHS, Certified Minds has delivered a three-to-five-day multidisciplinary mental health programme built specifically for acute paediatric teams. Blending evidence-based teaching with reflective practice, live simulations and real-world scenarios, it gives staff the confidence and clarity they need to support children and young people in crisis.
Delivered to over 40 paediatric teams across the UK, from Cumbria to the Isle of Wight, this programme is now a trusted, practical solution for services facing rising complexity, stretched CAMHS pathways and increasing presentations of self-harm, eating disorders, neurodiversity and acute distress.
"I will change the way I communicate with young people and use motivational interviewing techniques."
Paediatric Nurse
Portsmouth
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