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Youth Mental Health Aware

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£140.00* /per person

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Course overview 

Record levels of young people are struggling with their mental health. Academic pressures, social media, bullying, poverty, inequality, and the lack of timely professional mental health support available are all contributing factors. 

That’s why we train the adults in a young person’s life to have the skills and confidence to identify poor mental health and provide first-level support where it’s needed. On this course, you’ll learn about some of the common mental health conditions affecting young people, along with ways to support them. 

Course details

  • Course format: Online or face to face

  • Course length: Three hours

  • Course capacity: Up to 25 people

  • Course delivery: Instructor-led training, group discussions, and workshop activities

What’s covered 

  • Define mental health and emotional wellbeing  
  • Relate to young people’s experiences  
  • Recognise some signs of mental health distress  
  • Start a supportive conversation about mental ill-health  
  • Practise self-care 

Why take this course? 

This course is for you if

  • You’re looking for an introduction to youth mental health knowledge 
  • You want to learn how to spot the signs of poor mental health in young people 
  • You’d like to address stigma around poor mental health 
  • You want to improve your own self-care practice
  • You want to create mentally healthy environments where young people thrive 

Course takeaways 

You’ll receive:  

  • A certificate of attendance 
  • A manual to refer to when needed 
  • A workbook, which includes key information, spaces for note taking, and tips 

Accessibility 

We’re committed to creating courses that everyone can access. When booking through our website, please fill in the ‘accessibility requirements’ section of the booking form and let us know what you need to access the course venue and materials.  

For more information, visit our accessibility page.

Fill in your details using this form to secure your place. If you don’t know if this is the right course for you or you have any questions, get in touch and we’ll be happy to help. 

Contact your Instructor Member by replying to your booking confirmation email. 

If you aren’t able to get in touch, email info@mhfaengland.org and we’ll be happy to help.

Yes, our training has been created with the help of clinical experts and those with lived experience. All of our courses are grounded in research. 91% of learners say they have a better understanding of mental health following their MHFA England course. 

You can read about the impact of our training across a range of organisations in our case studies, MHFAider stories, and in our MHFAider report. 

You’ll get a certificate to say you’re Youth Mental Health Aware.  

Once your Instructor Member has marked you as having completed the course, you’ll get an email asking for feedback. After you’ve left feedback or chosen to opt out, you’ll get an email with your certificate attached. Remember to check your spam/junk folder. 

If you still haven’t received it, email us at info@mhfaengland.org. Please let us know: 

  • The date you took the course
  • The location of the course
  • The name of the course
  • The name of your Instructor Member, if you know it 

Of course, just email  info@mhfaengland.org and let us know: 

  • The date of the course
  • The location of the course
  • The name of the course
  • The name of your Instructor Member, if you know it
  • What needs to be corrected (if applicable) 

Our vision is of a nation where everyone's mental health matters. 

There’s plenty you can do to raise awareness of mental health and MHFA England skills in your community. Take a look at our free toolkits for some resources and materials to get you started. 

You may also like to follow us on social media or sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with what we’re doing. We support mental health campaigns throughout the year including our own My Whole Self campaign, as well as initiatives such as World Mental Health Day, Time to Talk Day and Mental Health Awareness Week, and we’re often looking for members of the MHFA England community to get involved.  

If you’re interested in working for the MHFA England central team, check out our careers page for our latest vacancies. 

Check out our selection of free resources where you'll find posters, infographics, and tips for mental health and wellbeing at work, at school, and in the community. 

As a training organisation, we can’t offer mental health support or advice, but there are lots of organisations that can. 

In an emergency: 

  • Call 999
  • Go to your nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) 

 If you or someone else needs medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency: 

  • Call 111 followed by option 2 (for mental health) 

This is a free number to call. They can direct you to your local crisis support services and mental health organisations and offer health advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

Samaritans are also there for you if you need to talk. You can call for free 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: 

  • 116 123 

If you’re looking for non-emergency advice and guidance, see our list of mental health support contacts
   

Course feedback

91% of people said they had a better understanding of mental health after our courses.

I really enjoyed this course, firstly because it was great to learn something new and different, and secondly because the Instructor Member was brilliant. It was very interactive and kept our attention the whole time over two days.
Client feedback
Review of 5.0 stars
I had an amazing Instructor Member. This has been the best course I have been on in all my time with the organisation.
Client feedback
Review of 5.0 stars
The course was hugely valuable. I have learnt things I have already been able to put into practice (successfully!) and will continue to use the tools and knowledge.
Client feedback
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