Youth Mental Health Awareness

Youth Mental Health Aware is a half‑day (four-hour), MHFA England course. Delivered by accredited MHFA England instructors, it’s designed for anyone who lives with, works with, or supports young people aged 8-18 years. You’ll build foundational knowledge of youth mental health challenges, learn to recognise early warning signs, and gain confidence to have supportive conversations.

What can I expect from the Youth Mental Health Awareness course?

Aimed at Parents, carers, teachers, youth workers, coaches, mentors, and others supporting young people aged 8-18, engage with group discussions, videos, and real‑world case scenarios.

Core topics include:

• Understanding mental health in young people
• Spotting signs of distress
• Starting respectful and supportive conversations
• Challenging stigma and using positive, non‑judgemental language

What are the entry requirements for the Youth Mental Health Awareness course?

There are no formal prerequisites. The course welcomes anyone living with, working with, or supporting 8-18 year olds, no prior experience needed.

Assessment is built into the interactive format, through practical discussions, reflections, and scenario-based exercises. There’s no written test, but learning is demonstrated through active participation.

Participants receive an MHFA England certificate acknowledging completion of this accredited Youth Mental Health Awareness course.