Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid – Online Course

This course is ideal for anyone who lives with, works with, or supports young people aged 8 to 18 and wants to gain:

  • The knowledge, awareness, and skills to spot the signs of a young person experiencing poor mental health
  • The confidence to start a conversation
  • The tools to safeguard and signpost to appropriate support

Train as a Youth Mental Health First Aider and you will receive three years of certification, plus access to ongoing benefits by joining the Association of Mental Health First Aiders®.

Youth Mental Health First Aid – Two Day Course

This course is ideal for anyone who lives with, works with, or supports young people aged 8 to 18 and wants to gain:

  • The knowledge, awareness, and skills to spot the signs of a young person experiencing poor mental health
  • The confidence to start a conversation
  • The tools to safeguard and signpost to appropriate support

Train as a Youth Mental Health First Aider and you will receive three years of certification, plus access to ongoing benefits by joining the Association of Mental Health First Aiders®.

Youth MHFA Champion

This one day course trains you as a Youth MHFA Champion, giving you:

  • An understanding of common mental health issues and how they can affect young people
  • Ability to spot signs of mental ill health in young people and guide them to a place of support
  • Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
  • Skills to support positive wellbeing

Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.

Youth Mental Health Aware

A half day introductory course designed to increase awareness of young people’s mental health and some of the issues that can affect this age group.

Learning takes place through a mix of group activities, presentations and discussions.