Youth Mental Health First Aid In-Person Course
About this Event
About the course
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a 14-hour in-person course designed for adults who support, teach, care for, or work with young people.
The course builds the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise when a young person may be developing a mental health challenge, respond in a supportive way, and guide them towards appropriate help.
Using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan, participants learn how to respond to common mental health concerns and crisis situations affecting young people, while maintaining clear and appropriate support boundaries.
The course is delivered by an accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor and is internationally recognised. Participants must attend the full course to receive certification.
Mental health challenges covered
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Eating disorders
• Psychosis
• Substance use problems
Mental health crises covered
• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Non-suicidal self-injury
• Panic attacks
• Traumatic events
• Severe psychotic states
• Severe effects of alcohol or other drug use
• Aggressive behaviours
What participants learn
Participants will learn how to:
• Recognise early warning signs of mental health challenges in young people
• Start supportive conversations with care and confidence
• Use the Youth Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
• Respond safely to crisis situations where there may be risk of harm
• Guide young people towards appropriate adult and professional support
Who this course is suited to
This course is suitable for adults who support or work with young people, including:
• School staff and educators
• Pastoral care and wellbeing teams
• Youth workers and community professionals
• Adults supporting young people up to the age of 24
No previous mental health training is required.
Accreditation
Participants who attend the full 14-hour course will receive a Youth Mental Health First Aid certificate.
The course is delivered by qualified mental health professionals and accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructors.
Course preparation and access
• Upon registration, participants will receive:
• Course confirmation details
• A Youth Mental Health First Aid manual
Investment
Course fee: HKD $1500
Date and time
17 and 18 September 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Delivery: In person
Location: Central
Enrolment and enquiries
For individual or group bookings, please contact
[email protected] or visit www.positivewellbeinghk.com
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
HKD 1589.85
