Youth Mental Health First Aid is a 2 day course teaching you the skills and confidence to spot the signs of mental health issues in a young person, offer first aid and guide them towards the support they need.
As a Youth Mental Health First Aider, you will have:
– An in depth understanding of young people’s mental health and factors that affect wellbeing
– Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
– Confidence to reassure and support a young person in distress
– Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
– Knowledge to help a young person recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s through self-help sites, their place of learning, the NHS, or a mix – engaging with parents, carers and external agencies where appropriate
– Ability to support a young person with a long term mental health issue or disability to thrive
– Tools to look after your own mental wellbeing
Online YMHFA Courses
Online YMHFA courses, run through Zoom, are a great way to learn about young people’s mental health in the comfort of your own home. Run through zooms,
Cost: £150 (normally £325)
If, as an individual or a business, affordability poses a barrier to attending, please get in touch to discuss options available for subsidised places
Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th March 2026 (09:00 – 17:00)
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May 2026 (09:00 – 17:00)
Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th June 2026 (09:00 – 17:00)
Thursday 8th and Friday 9th October 2026 (09:00 – 17:00)
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th November 2026 (09:00 – 17:00)
Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th December 2026 (09:00 – 17:00)
Training for your organisation
Face to face and courses can be run for your workplace or organisation as a great means to learn about young people’s mental, whilst engaging with those around you.
If you would be interested in one of the online courses or would be interested in training your workplace or organisation (online/face to face) please fill out the form below.
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