Mental Health First Aid Training

Professional Training

Mental health First Aid Training

For anyone working with or supporting young people aged 8-24 in childcare, education, youth work or community settings

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 child experienced a mental health crisis?

It is my hope that every member of staff, volunteer or supporter working with young people has the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise when a young person may be struggling, and to know how best to support them. Having one trusted adult who is willing to listen, understands what to do and feels confident enough to start that conversation can make an enormous difference.

Knowing what to say is important, but knowing how to say it, when to listen, when to act and when to seek further help can be life-changing.

Creating a network of trusted, trained adults who can provide a safe, compassionate first response is something I believe can have a genuinely positive impact on the lives of young people. Are you ready to join a network of over 30,000 trained mental Health first aiders in Wales?

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.