This course is available as either an online or face-to-face training session. 

This introductory three hour session raises awareness of young people’s mental health. It covers:

• Some of the common mental health issues affecting young people, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis

• Skills to work more effectively with young people living with mental health issues

• Ways to support young people with a mental health issue and relate to their experiences
   

Format

• This is a three hour course delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing

• Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities

• We limit numbers to 25 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn
   

Takeaways

Everyone who completes the session gets:

• A certificate to say they are Youth Mental Health Aware

• A manual to keep and refer to whenever they need it
   

Contact us

Get in touch with our team to discuss your organisation's requirements. 

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If you’re looking to book a small number of individual places on a course, you may want to book directly with one of our independent Instructor Members. Find courses running near you. 
 

Accessibility

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.

Course structure