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Academic pressures, social media, bullying, poverty, inequality, and the lack of timely professional mental health support available are all contributing factors.
It’s clear that young people are not getting the support they vitally/desperately need. Key figures in a young person’s life – including teachers, carers, and youth workers – can often spot when a young person is struggling but may not know how best to help.
Our workplace Youth Mental Health First Aid courses are for anyone who works with or supports young people aged 8 to 18.
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. In doing so, they can speed up a young person’s recovery, prevent their mental health from deteriorating, and ultimately save lives.
What’s more, by giving learners the tools to look after their own mental health, we can set a positive example for young people. We need to show that mental health should be treated equally to physical health, and that it’s okay to talk about it and to ask for help.
Together we will create mentally healthy, supportive environments in schools, colleges, youth groups, and communities.
If you are booking as an individual, you can learn more about course options and book directly with one of our independent instructors here:
If you are looking to train eight people or more, get in touch with our youth mental health experts to learn more and to discuss your organisation's requirements:
Get in touch with our team to discuss your organisation's requirements.
Or call us on 0203 928 0760, option 1.
If you’re looking to book a small number of individual places on a course, you may prefer to book directly with one of our independent Instructor Members. Find courses running near you.
We strive to create courses and resources that everyone can access. When you book training through MHFA England, please specify if you will need course materials in accessible formats.
Visit our accessibility page for more information.
Take a look at our free downloadable resources for young people's mental health including a list of helpful organisations, guidance for having a supportive conversation, film clips, an interactive quiz and more. See the latest resources.
References:
1. Newlove-Delgado T, Marcheselli F, Williams T, Mandalia D, Dennes M, McManus S, Savic M, Treloar W, Croft K, Ford T. (2023) Mental Health of Children and Young People in England, 2023. NHS England, Leeds. Available from: https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/mental-health-of-children-and-young-people-in-england/2023-wave-4-follow-up
2. Lord Darzi. (2024). Independent Investigation of the National Health Service in England. Department of Health and Social Care, UK Government. Available from: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66f42ae630536cb92748271f/Lord-Darzi-Independent-Investigation-of-the-National-Health-Service-in-England-Updated-25-September.pdf