Children’s Mental Health Week in Wokingham: Why Youth MHFA Training Matters More Than Ever
Children’s Mental Health Week is an important opportunity to focus on the emotional wellbeing of children and young people — here in Wokingham and across Berkshire.
In schools, colleges and communities throughout Wokingham, increasing numbers of young people are experiencing anxiety, low mood, self-harm and other mental health challenges. Many are struggling quietly.
Behind school uniforms and social media profiles, young people are often carrying worries they don’t yet have the words to express.
As parents, teachers, youth workers and professionals in Wokingham, we can’t always fix what they’re going through. But we can learn how to recognise the signs of poor mental health, start supportive conversations, and respond with confidence.
That’s where Youth Mental Health First Aid (Youth MHFA) training in Wokingham makes a real difference.
What is Youth Mental Health First Aid?
Youth MHFA is an evidence-based mental health training course designed for adults who live with, work with or support young people aged 8–18.
This practical mental health training in Wokingham teaches you how to:
Identify early signs of mental health difficulties in young people
Approach and support a young person who may be struggling
Respond appropriately in a mental health crisis
Signpost to local and national support services
Promote positive mental wellbeing in schools and community settings
Youth MHFA doesn’t train you to be a therapist. It equips you with the skills and confidence to step in, rather than step back.
Why Youth Mental Health Training Is So Important in Wokingham
Many young people say they don’t ask for help because they fear not being taken seriously or being a burden. When adults feel unsure or uncomfortable talking about mental health, opportunities for early support can be missed.
By investing in Youth MHFA training in Wokingham and Berkshire, we create safer environments in families, schools and organisations across our local community. Early intervention reduces stigma, supports resilience and can prevent challenges from escalating.
Sometimes, one informed and compassionate adult is all it takes to change a young person’s path.
Youth MHFA Course in Wokingham – 19th & 20th May
I will be delivering a Youth Mental Health First Aid (Youth MHFA) course in Wokingham on 19th and 20th May.
If you are a parent, carer, teacher, youth worker, or professional supporting young people in Wokingham or the wider Berkshire area, this course will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a meaningful difference.
Children’s Mental Health Week reminds us that young people’s wellbeing matters every single day of the year. If you’re ready to feel more confident supporting the young people in your life, I would love to welcome you onto the course.