Youth Mental Health First Aid Two Day Certification Course
Thu 25 Feb
|The Endeavour Centre
A Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) course is an internationally recognized training program that teaches adults how to spot the signs of emotional distress or poor mental health in young people aged 8 to 18.
Time & Location
25 Feb 2027, 09:00 – 26 Feb 2027, 15:00
The Endeavour Centre, Leigh Academy Strood, Carnation Road, Carnation Rd, Rochester ME2 2SX, UK
About the event
What You Learn :
Trigger Identification: Practical skills to recognize the early signs and triggers of mental health issues like anxiety, depression, self-harm, and eating disorders.
Action Plan: A clear first-aid action plan to approach, reassure, and support a young person in distress using non-judgmental listening.
Crisis Support: How to handle acute mental health crises, such as panic attacks or suicidal behaviours.
Signposting: Knowledge of how to guide a young person toward professional help (such as the NHS, school support, or specialized charities) and engage with parents or carers.
Self-Care: Tools and strategies to look after your own mental wellbeing while supporting others