Online
Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Dates
- 4, 6, 11 and 13 May 2027
- Time
- 9am–1pm each session (UK time)
- Format
- Four sessions
- Location
- Online
IAP · MHFA England · United Kingdom
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Develop the knowledge and confidence to support children and young people experiencing poor mental health.
- Youth MHFAider training
- Four sessions, totalling 14 hours
The right fit
Who this course is for
People who want to support young people's mental health, including those working with children and young people in education and community settings.
This is an MHFA England programme for the UK. For Australia or teams based in more than one country, see our regional MHFA options or talk to us about the right approach.
Practical details
Length and delivery
- Course length
- Four sessions, totalling 14 hours
- Delivery options
- Online or face to face, with instructor-led learning, group discussions and individual or group activities. MHFA England recommends four half-day sessions for online delivery; we confirm the timetable when booking.
These are MHFA England's published course formats. We'll confirm the available IAP format, facilitator, timetable and accessibility arrangements for your group before booking.
What you'll learn
Knowledge you can put into practice
- Recognise signs of poor mental health and relevant risk factors in young people.
- Use the Youth MHFA action plan, ALGEE, in a supportive conversation.
- Understand safeguarding and signpost young people to appropriate support.
- Understand the Youth MHFAider role and look after your own wellbeing.
From our MHFA partnership at Art4Space in Stockwell, Lambeth. Explore the partnership.
Course completion
Certificate and learner materials
Full Youth MHFAider training. MHFA England's current course page describes the course takeaway as a certificate of attendance; this is distinct from the shorter awareness courses and is not a separate regulated qualification.
MHFA England lists a manual, workbook, Youth MHFA action-plan card, Association of Mental Health First Aiders membership and three years of MHFAider Support App access.
Training gives you tools for initial support, not a clinical qualification or a substitute for professional care. Managers also need clear boundaries and appropriate workplace support pathways.
Individuals & small groups
Open courses
Online
Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Dates
- 8, 10, 15 and 17 November 2027
- Time
- 9am–1pm each session (UK time)
- Format
- Four sessions
- Location
- Online
This link opens the official instructor listing, not a booking page for this date. If your course is not shown, contact the It's a Playground team on info@itsaplayground.org or support@itsaplayground.org.
Face-to-face
Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Dates
- 23–24 September 2027
- Time
- 9:30am–5pm each day (UK time)
- Format
- Two days
- Location
- Art4Space, 31 Jeffreys Road, Stockwell, London SW4 6QU
This link opens the official instructor listing, not a booking page for this date. If your course is not shown, contact the It's a Playground team on info@itsaplayground.org or support@itsaplayground.org.
Your next step
Talk to us about this course
For your organisation: ask about a private group, online or in person, and how the course fits with your existing support arrangements.
For yourself or a small group: use a listed booking link, or register interest if no date suits you.
We work with a wider associate network, and each member brings their own qualifications, experience and perspective — we match the right licensed facilitator for each course.