Updated Youth Mental Health First Aid training
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. The Youth Mental Health First Aid course has been updated for 2025 with the latest knowledge and research to provide ongoing support to Mental Health First Aiders so they can support others.
With these increasing pressures on young people, your school or setting can make a real difference by training your staff in Youth Mental Health First Aid. The course equips teachers, youth workers, and other professionals with the skills and knowledge to provide crucial support to young people
What will you learn?
- How to spot signs of poor mental health early on
- How to offer initial support and guide young people to professional help
- Strategies for creating a supportive environment for young people
- Practical self-care tips to ensure people can maintain their own wellbeing
Is there a long term impact?
Yes! – you could save a life.
Youth Mental Health First Aiders gain the knowledge, awareness, and skills to spot the signs of a young person experiencing emotional distress or poor mental health, the confidence to start a conversation, and the tools to safeguard and signpost to appropriate support.
Booking the Youth Mental Health First Aid course not only provides your team with essential training but also ensures they are supported long-term.
As part of the course, your team will gain access to England’s first and only membership body for Mental Health First Aiders, the Association of Mental Health First Aiders®, providing ongoing resources and a community that fosters confident and empowered MHFAiders®.
Stay connected with ongoing support:
Your team will benefit from webinars, research insights, and exclusive resources to keep their skills sharp
Youth Mental Health First Aid in action:
The MHFAider Support App® provides your team with on-the-go resources to manage challenging situations effectively
Supportive environments:
Empower your team to create safer spaces for young people by equipping them with ongoing tools and support
What makes the updated course different from the old version?
The Youth MHFA course has been developed through an inclusive lens, with extensive input from young people with lived experience. With our new offer, training doesn't stop when the course comes to an end. We provide continuous support for Youth MHFA aiders, well beyond initial certification, so they are empowered and motivated to carry out their role.
Don’t just take my word for it!
Some feedback from recent delegates
“Brilliantly paced and delivered. An incredibly empowering experience.”
“This is honestly one of the best courses I've been on. It has really made me think and question my understanding of mental health, and encouraged me to think more about my own. Would recommend everyone to do this course, it has opened my eyes and given me a bit more understanding of what people might be going through and how I can possibly help in way, however small.”
“Very thought provoking course where trainers guided us very well through some difficult subject matter. Useful knowledge and skills learned for both our pupils and our own families, friends and also ourselves. Thank you!”
Ready to find out more?
Get in touch today to find out more about the updated 2025 Youth Mental Heath First Aid training for yourself and your school colleagues
Article by
Janice Gibson
School Improvement Officer
Teaching, Learning, Curriculum and Assessment
janice.gibson@northtyneside.gov.uk