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Youth MHFA Refresher

Refresh your Youth MHFA skills, update your knowledge and rebuild confidence in supporting young people.

  • Refresher
  • Four hours
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The right fit

Who this course is for

Existing Youth MHFAiders who want to refresh their training; MHFA England recommends refreshing every three years.

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 hours
Delivery options
Online or face to face, with group discussions and practical workshop activities.

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

  • Refresh your understanding of mental health, risk factors and signs of poor mental health in young people.
  • Practise using the Youth MHFA action plan, ALGEE.
  • Update your knowledge of support and signposting for young people.
  • Reflect on your role, share learning and look after your own mental health.

Course completion

Certificate and learner materials

A digital MHFAider certificate following refresher training for existing Youth MHFAiders, with another three years of Association membership. This is not an initial Youth MHFA training course.

MHFA England lists a digital manual and workbook.

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.

Read MHFA England's official Youth Mental Health First Aid Refresher details (opens in a new tab)

Individuals & small groups

Open courses

Online

Youth Mental Health First Aid Refresher

Dates
18 May 2027
Time
9am–1:30pm (UK time)
Format
One refresher session
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.

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Online

Youth Mental Health First Aid Refresher

Dates
7 December 2027
Time
9am–1:30pm (UK time)
Format
One refresher session
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.

Request a course placeMHFA England instructor listing (opens in a new tab)
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Your next step

Talk to us about this course

Youth MHFA Refresher enquiry

Tell us who the training is for and what would work for you. We'll confirm options and costs before you book.

Your name and email are required. Everything else is optional. Enquiries are welcome from individuals, teams, organisations and communities.

Please share any information that would help us support you, your team or organisation, including adjustments or needs. You don't need to share a diagnosis or medical history.

Your booking request is stored securely with IAP; your contact details and booking context are also saved in our existing Wix contact system. Email updates are optional and existing opt-outs are preserved. Privacy & cookies.

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.

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