Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Learn to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges in children and adolescents—with confidence and compassion.

What Is Youth Mental Health First Aid?

Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training program that teaches parents, caregivers, and adults who work with youth how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in children and adolescents.

Just like physical first aid, mental health first aid gives you the skills to provide initial support until professional help is available—or until the crisis resolves.

This nationally recognized certification program, taught by trained instructors like Gabriela, equips you with practical tools to support the young people in your life with confidence and compassion.

What you will learn

Module 1: Understanding Youth Mental Health

  • Common mental health challenges in adolescents

  • Risk factors and warning signs

  • The impact of early intervention

Module 2: Mental Health Conditions

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Depression and mood disorders

  • ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders

  • Psychosis and eating disorders

  • Substance use disorders

Module 3: The ALGEE Action Plan

  • Assess and Assist

  • Listen nonjudgmentally

  • Give reassurance and information

  • Encourage appropriate professional help

  • Encourage self-help and other support strategies

Module 4: Crisis Response

  • What is a crisis

  • How to respond to mental health crisis

Module 5: Self-care for the Youth Mental Health First Aider

  • Self-care action plan

What's included

Comprehensive participant manual

Interactive scenarios and practice exercises

Certificate of completion

Access to ongoing resources

Training Details

Duration | 8 hours (1 full day or 2 half-days)

Format | Virtual

Certification | National Council for Mental Wellbeing (valid 3 years)

Group Size | Small groups for personalized attention

Cost| $200

How Registration Works

  • Secure your spot: A $27 non-refundable deposit is due when you register

  • Final payment: The remaining balance will be automatically charged 48 hours before your training begins

  • Minimum enrollment: We need at least 5 participants for a class to run. If we don't meet this minimum, you'll receive a full refund or can apply your payment to a future training date

  • Before you start: Make sure you've completed payment and any pre-work before the first session

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any mental health background?

No! This course is designed for anyone, regardless of experience. You don't need any prior training to participate.

Will I be able to diagnose mental health conditions?

No. You'll learn to recognize signs and provide initial support until professional help is available—not to diagnose or treat.

Is this only for parents?

No! Anyone who works with or cares for youth can benefit—teachers, coaches, mentors, family members.

How is the training organized?

The training consists of 3 parts:

Part 1: 2 hours of pre-work conducted on your time. The only requirement is that you complete the training prior to the instructor-led session

Part 2: 5.5. hours of instructor-led instruction conducted virtually

Part 3: 1 hour of post-work and final exam

What I have more questions?

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