Mental Health First Aid Training

Professional Training

Mental health First Aid Training

For EAS practitioners, equine facilitators, outdoor educators and front-facing staff.

Do you need further training in Mental Health?

Are you confident you’re working within your scope of practice when supporting young people?

Would you know what to do if a client experienced a mental health crisis?

It is my hope that all practitioners, outdoor educators, equine facilitators and any front-facing staff have the knowledge, training and confidence to hold an MHFA conversation, and the skills to manage a potential mental-health crisis in the moment.

As an EFL practitioner and SEN lecturer / instructor of over 25 years, I have offered this training to the FE sector for a number of years now, training in excess of 120 Mental Health First Aiders — with both excellent feedback and very relevant experience in outdoor education, work with young people, trauma-informed practice and EAL services.

THE COURSE

Youth Mental Health First Aid Wales.

Equipping practitioners with the skills to recognise early signs of mental health challenges in young people (ages 8–25), respond appropriately, and provide initial support.

SKILLS YOU'LL DEVELOP

Having supportive, non-judgemental conversations with young people
Recognising warning signs and risk factors
Responding to disclosures safely and appropriately
Managing crisis situations (including self-harm or suicidal thoughts)
Maintaining professional boundaries, scope of practice and safeguarding awareness
Signposting to appropriate services and support networks

CONDITIONS COVERED

As an internationally recognised programme, participants who complete the course can use the MHFA logo on websites and email signatures — providing confidence for clients, schools, parents and funders. Lanyards and pin-badges are also available to display your status as a Mental Health First Aid provider.