Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) - Two-Day Youth MHFAider® Training
Dates to be released soon
|Rochester
Certified 2 day course to become a qualified YMHFA. This course is approved by DFE and is used throughout England.
Time & Location
Dates to be released soon
Rochester, Strood Academy, Carnation Road, Carnation Rd, Rochester ME2 2SX, UK
About the event
Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA®) courses are designed for anyone supporting young people aged 8-18. These courses equip you with skills to recognise signs of mental health issues, provide first aid, and guide young people toward further support, helping to prevent issues from escalating. We won’t train you to be a therapist, but we will teach you to listen, reassure, and respond - even in crises. You’ll also learn to prioritise your own mental wellbeing, setting a positive example for young people.
Why Youth Mental Health First Aid?
Mental health struggles are a reality for many young people today. Here’s why taking action matters:
1 in 5 young people in the UK live with a mental health condition
63% of mental health issues emerge before age 25
561 young lives lost to suicide in 2022 alone