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Youth Mental Health First Aid: what you will learn
The full MHFA England course that qualifies you as a Youth Mental Health First Aider.
Record numbers of young people are struggling with their mental health. This course gives the adults around them the understanding and practical tools to notice, talk and help them get the right support. I have worked in youth work since 1997. I'm Peter Larkum, an award-winning MHFA England Instructor Member. I've been teaching Mental Health First Aid since 2009.
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Who it's for
- Anyone who lives with, works with or supports young people aged 8 to 18
- Teachers, youth workers, coaches, carers and parents
- No previous mental health knowledge needed
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Explain what mental health is for young people
- Recognise the signs of possible poor mental health in young people
- Understand some of the risk factors that affect young people today
- Use the Youth MHFA action plan, ALGEE®, in a supportive conversation
- Safeguard and signpost a young person to appropriate support
- Describe the role of a Youth Mental Health First Aider
- Look after your own mental health and wellbeing while supporting others
At a glance
| Length | Two consecutive days in person, or four live online sessions of 4 hours (09:30 to 13:30) |
|---|---|
| Where | Live online, in Winchester, or at your school or workplace |
| Group size | Up to 16 people |
| You get | MHFA England certificate, manual, workbook, Youth MHFA quick reference card, three years' access to the MHFAider Support App® and membership of the Association of Mental Health First Aiders® |
| Valid for | Three years, then renew with the Youth MHFA Refresher |
| Price | £325 plus VAT per person on open courses. In-house by quote |
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Related courses
Supporting adults at work? See Adult Mental Health First Aid. A shorter option for staff teams: Youth Mental Health Aware or Youth MHFA Champion.
An MHFA England course, delivered by Peter Larkum, Winchester, Hampshire. See all MHFA courses.