Youth Mental Health First Aid Champions Training

Who Should Attend

This course is perfect for teachers, youth workers, sports coaches, parents, employers, and anyone who regularly interacts with young people aged 8-18 and wants to be better equipped to support their mental health.

Professional Youth Mental Health First Aid training. Develop skills to identify mental health issues, support young people, and advocate for mental wellbeing awareness.

We don’t always see it coming. A quiet withdrawal, a behaviour change, a smile that doesn’t quite reach the eyes. For many young people, these are signs of a deeper struggle. And for the adults in their lives—parents, teachers, youth workers—it can be hard to know how to respond.

This one-day Youth MHFA course offers a starting point. It’s a gentle but informative introduction to youth mental health; designed to raise awareness and help you feel more confident in offering support.

What You’ll Learn:

  • An Introduction to Mental Health in Young People
    Understand how common mental health issues show up in adolescence—sometimes loudly, often quietly. We’ll explore topics like anxiety, low mood, eating disorders, and more.

  • Challenging Stigma
    Learn how language, attitudes, and silence shape a young person’s willingness to ask for help. This course invites you to think differently about mental health—and to become a voice for change.

  • What to Look For & How to Help
    We’ll cover early warning signs and how to approach a young person you’re concerned about. You don’t need to be a professional—just someone who cares and is willing to listen.

 

Because It’s OK to Talk About Mental Health

We all hit rough patches. But for young people, without the language or support to make sense of their feelings, those patches can feel like dead ends. This course helps you become someone who can sit with the discomfort, hold space, and respond with calm and care.

Let’s start the conversation—and help young people feel less alone.