MHFA England · Youth
Youth MHFA Refresher course
Four hours, live online
For Youth Mental Health First Aiders and Youth MHFA Champions
Delivered by
Peter Larkum
MHFA England instructorsince 2009
Awarded for Excellence
in Training by MHFA England
This course keeps you current as a Youth Mental Health First Aider or Youth MHFA Champion, certified by MHFA England.
At a glance
- Price
- £150 plus VAT per person (open courses)
- How long
- One four-hour live online session (09:30 to 13:30), or half a day in person
- Where
- Live online, or at your school or workplace
- Who
- Anyone who has completed Youth MHFA (two-day or online) or Youth MHFA Champion
- You get
- A new MHFA England certificate of attendance
Who it's for
Youth Mental Health First Aiders and Youth MHFA Champions who want to stay confident and current. MHFA England recommends a refresher every three years. It suits:
- Youth First Aiders whose certificate is coming up to three years
- Youth MHFA Champions who want to practise the action plan again
- Organisations keeping their support network up to date
You need your Youth MHFA certificate. You can refresh up to 6 months after your three years are up.
By the end you'll be able to
- Keep your awareness of mental health support current
- Update your knowledge of young people's mental health and what influences it
- Practise applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
The course is taught through short presentations, group discussions and practical activities, live with Peter. Expect to laugh as well as learn.
Upcoming Open Courses
Four hours online, for Youth Mental Health First Aiders and Youth MHFA Champions. Open dates for 2027 are coming soon.
Want a place, or a private course for your school or team? Get in touch and Peter will let you know as soon as dates are set.
Prefer a private course? Peter can run the Youth MHFA Refresher for your school or team. Ask about in-house training
What delegates say
★★★★★
“Fantastic MHFA refresher course delivered online… I can highly recommend Peter’s style and approach to this challenging topic. Thank you Peter, I will be sending the rest of my team!”
★★★★★
“A fantastic refresher on mental health first aid, for a sensitive topic, Peter makes it fun and relatable.”
★★★★★
“Pete is a fantastic trainer! He makes every session engaging, thought provoking and enjoyable.”
★★★★★
“This was a great refresher course for me as a Mental Wellbeing Champion. Peter is clearly very knowledgeable on this topic. Whilst being professional, Peter is very friendly and put our group at ease straight away.”
FAQs
Is this the official MHFA England Youth Refresher?
Yes. Peter is an accredited MHFA England Instructor Member, and you get a new MHFA England certificate of attendance.
How often should I refresh?
MHFA England recommends a refresher every three years, just like physical first aid.
My certificate has lapsed. Can I still come?
Yes, up to 6 months after your three years are up, as long as you can show your Youth MHFA certificate. After that, you’ll need to take the full course again.
Is it live?
Yes. One four-hour live session with Peter (09:30 to 13:30), never pre-recorded, with plenty of discussion.
Can my organisation pay by invoice?
Yes. Card payment is taken when you book online. To pay by invoice instead, email hello@peterlarkum.com and we’ll arrange it.
Can you train our whole team?
Yes. Peter runs private Youth Refresher courses at your school or workplace or online. See below.
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More details
Format
Online course: one four-hour live session
In person course: 1 session over half a day
Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
How often should MHFA skills be refreshed?
Just like physical first aid, we recommend that Youth Mental Health First Aiders and Youth MHFA Champions attend a Refresher course every three years.
If it's time to refresh your skills, get in touch about a Youth MHFA Refresher course and feel confident that you are performing your vital role safely.
Train your whole team
Keep your whole support network current. Peter runs private Youth MHFA Refresher courses at your school or workplace, or online, on dates that suit you.
Every organisation is different, so tell us a little about your team and choose what happens next: a tailored quote, or a short call to talk it through.
Alternatively, email hello@peterlarkum.com directly.