Youth Mental Health First Aid
Why do we love training Youth Mental Health First Aiders
Why do you love training Youth Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®). I hear you ask?
We are proud to be part of a growing community that is redefining mental health in youth!
Mental Health First Aid Training is accompanied by a community of fellow Instructor Members and MHFAiders®, supported through the dedicated MHFAider Support App®.
With the app, you can access ongoing support, resources, and any information you need, all included in the course.
Be part of the inclusive community and learn the skills to support young people who experience long term mental health issues.
So are these courses for?
Anyone can become a youth mental health first aider.
Parents and Careers
Pastoral staff
Youth workers
Foster carers
School nurses
Management Heads of year
Heads of department
Anyone who want's to see a change in the support of people who are experiencing mental health issues.
Our online and face to face course’s train you as a Youth Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®), giving you:
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
Ongoing support - Feeling supported is so important! YMHFAiders® are supported long after they have completed their training, with 24/7 access to resources in MHFA England’s app.
Get in touch.
Join our Online Youth Mental Health First Aid course, conducted over two sessions or four facilitated by seasoned trainers from Therapeutic Care. We will guide you through prevalent mental health challenges experienced by young people, offering insights and advice on how to identify and effectively support them. Through practical examples and real-life experiences, you'll gain a deeper understanding of MHFA strategies and their impact.
Upcoming events
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19/06/2024 - 26/06/2024
Two Day Youth Mental Health First Aid Online
19/06/2024 - 26/06/2024
£300pp
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30/07/2024 - 31/07/2024 -05/08/2024 - 06/08/2024 Four Half Day Morning Sessions
Four Sessions Youth Mental Health First Aid Online 30/07/2024 09:0013:30
£300pp
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22/08/2024 and 29/08/2024Two Day Youth Mental Health First Aid Online
Two Day Youth Mental Health First Aid Online
£300pp