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Youth Mental Health First Aid

Course Ref: LDN2049
Start Date: Thu, 8th Oct 2026
Time: 09:30AM - 04:30PM
Register By: Fri, 11th Sep 2026
Cost: £52 for course workbook, manual and lanyard. £31 for workbook and lanyard only. Please advise Rachel Ward (rachel.ward@tkat.org) if a large print bundle is required
Location: Bridgemary School Wych Lane, Gosport, PO13 0JN
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Please note this is a 2 day workshop. You are booking to attend on 08/10/2026 & 14/10/2026

 

Target Audience:

Pastoral staff, mental health and wellbeing leads, form tutors, teachers, support staff, leaders.

 

Overview:

This two-day course qualifies you as a Youth Mental Health First Aider, giving you:

 

  • An in-depth understanding of young people’s mental health and factors that affect wellbeing
  • Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
  • Confidence to reassure and support a young person in distress
  • Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
  • Knowledge to help a young person recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that is through self-help sites, school provision, the NHS, or a mix – engaging with parents, carers and external agencies where appropriate
  • Ability to support a young person with a long-term mental health issue or disability to thrive
  • Tools to look after your own mental wellbeing
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