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MHFA England Youth Full Course 

About the Adult MHFA England Course

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The Youth Mental Health First Aid course has been updated for 2025 with the latest research and insights. It’s been completely redeveloped through an inclusive lens, with valuable input from young people who’ve shared their lived experiences.

This course is perfect if you live with, work with, or support young people aged 8 to 18 and want to build your knowledge, awareness, and skills to spot the signs of poor mental health. You’ll gain the confidence to start those important conversations and the tools to help safeguard and guide young people to the right support.

When you train as a Youth Mental Health First Aider, you’ll get certified for three years and have access to ongoing benefits through the Association of Mental Health First Aiders®.

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​Course outcomes

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As a Youth Mental Health First Aider, you’ll be able to:

  • Understand what mental health really means and why it matters

  • Learn how to look after your own mental health and wellbeing

  • Spot the signs that a young person might be struggling

  • Get to grips with the key risk factors affecting young people’s mental health

  • Confidently use the Youth MHFA action plan (ALGEE®) to support someone in need

  • Understand your role as a Youth MHFAider® and how you can make a real difference

  • Make the most of the MHFAider Support App® during the course

Note: You’ll get temporary access to the MHFAider Support App® while you’re training—scroll down for more details.

  • Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England

 

Course format

The course is available both face-to-face and online, so you can choose the option that works best for you.
It’s split into four sessions, each lasting around 3.5 hours.
To make sure everyone feels safe and supported while they learn, we keep group sizes to a maximum of 16 people.

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Cost

This course costs £325 per person, but discounts may be available for charities, schools, CICs, and support services. If you're looking to train a group of 10 or more, feel free to get in touch for a tailored quote. 

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Support beyond the course

Everyone who completes the course will receive: 

  • A course workbook to support your learning throughout

  • A digital manual you can refer back to anytime

  • A handy wallet-sized reference card with the Youth MHFA action plan (ALGEE)

  • A digital Youth MHFAider certificate, valid for three years

After the course, you’ll be invited to join the Association of Mental Health First Aiders – the first and only membership body for MHFAiders in England, and the largest community of its kind.

As a member, you’ll get access to exclusive resources and learning opportunities designed to help you feel confident and supported in your role, including:

  • The MHFAider Support App® – packed with features like 24/7 text support, signposting to national health services, and tools to help you stay on top of your own well-being

  • The MHFA England Online Learning Hub – with helpful resources like course manuals and Youth MHFAider guides

  • Lived experience insights – hear real stories from people who’ve experienced mental health challenges first-hand

  • Online networking – invites to exclusive quarterly webinars to connect, learn, and grow in your role

  • Monthly newsletters – keeping you up to date with the latest news and updates from the MHFA community

 

As a member, you'll have access to:

  • The MHFAider Support App®, which includes 24/7 text support, a national directory of health services, and self-care tools

  • The MHFA England Online Learning Hub, packed with helpful resources

  • Honest, real-life insights from people with lived experience

  • Invites to exclusive webinars where you can keep learning and stay connected

  • Monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop

 

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